Coryanthes orchids

Coryanthes are pseudobulbous epiphytes from wet tropical and seasonally dry tropical climates. They occur across west South America to north Brazil and other listed regions at elevations from 50 to 1500 metres. Plants are large or medium in size and prefer hot or intermediate temperatures. Most species are fragrant. Main bloom seasons are summer, spring and fall.

42 species and 5 hybrids are catalogued. Example species include Coryanthes macrantha, Coryanthes bruchmuelleri, Coryanthes alborosea, Coryanthes elegantium and Coryanthes hunteriana. Registered hybrids are Coryanthes MacRosea and Coryanthes Mamadon.