Paphinia

Paphinia, abbreviated in horticultural trade Pna, is a genus of orchids, composed of an estimated 16 species from Central America, northern South America and Trinidad. These species are medium-sized epiphytes with small ovoid pseudobulbs and 2 or more leaves. The generic name comes from the Greek Paphia, the name of Aphrodite of Cyprus. Most authorities consider the genus rare. Species accepted as of June 2014: Paphinia benzingii Dodson & Neudecker – Ecuador Paphinia cristata (Lindl.) Lindl. – Trinidad, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, northern Brazil Paphinia dunstervillei Dodson & G.A.Romero – Venezuela Paphinia grandiflora Barb.Rodr. – northern Brazil Paphinia herrerae Dodson – Ecuador Paphinia hirtzii Dodson – Ecuador Paphinia levyae Garay – Ecuador Paphinia lindeniana Rchb.f. – Colombia, Venezuela, Brazil, Peru Paphinia litensis Dodson & Neudecker – Ecuador Paphinia neudeckeri Jenny – Ecuador, Colombia Paphinia posadarum Dodson & R.Escobar – Ecuador, Colombia Paphinia rugosa ......read more on Wikipedia.