Macroclinium orchids

Macroclinium species are pseudobulbous epiphytes from wet tropical regions. They occur most often in Peru and Ecuador, then in Mexico in Oaxaca and Chiapas, through Central America to Colombia and Panama. Plants grow at elevations from 100 to 2200 metres. They are miniature to small and tolerate hot to cool temperatures. Blooming takes place mainly in spring, summer and winter.

Eight species are catalogued. Examples include Macroclinium manabinum, Macroclinium bicolor, Macroclinium dalstroemii, Macroclinium aurorae and Macroclinium christensonii.