Den. Sec. Latouria

(Blume) Miq.

Pronunciation:

la-toor-ee-a
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Dendrobiinae

Species in this section are characterized by large flowers usually white, yellow or green with black or purple markings on the inner surfaces. The sepals and ovary are often covered with hairs. They are epiphytes of sea level to high altitudes in areas of year-round rainfall. Plants can range in size from very small to very large with flowers that also vary in size, although the large flowered species are generally very popular in cultivation.

Species in this section include: **-***D. aberrans (small size), *-**D. alexandrae, *-**D. atroviolaceum, *D. bifalce, *D. convolutum, **-***D. engae, *-**D. eximium, **D. finisterrae,** D. forbesii, *-**D. johnsoniae, *D. macrophyllum,*-** D. polysema,**D. rhodostictum, and *D. spectabile.

*Warm, **Intermediate, ***Cool

The cultural guidelines as presented in the table below are general. For specific cultural guidelines, it is recommended you consult the references listed below.