Epidendroideae
Cyrtopodium
Cyrtopodium
Cowhorn Orchid, Cigar Orchid
Cyrtopodium punctatum (1759)
Botanical Description
A massive terrestrial or lithophytic orchid with large, horn-shaped pseudobulbs. It produces spectacular, large-branching yellow and brown inflorescences that can carry hundreds of waxy blooms.
Hardiness & Conservation
Hardy Species
Status: Least Concern • Regulation: Appendix II
Scientific Classification
| Subfamily | Epidendroideae |
| Tribe | Cymbidieae |
| Subtribe | Cyrtopodiinae |
| Genus | Cyrtopodium |
Growth & Care
| 📍 Origin | Florida, Caribbean, S. America |
| 📅 Season | Spring |
| 👃 Fragrance | Yes; Faint Honey |
| 🔗 Similar | C. andersonii, C. flavum |