Campylocentrum is a genus of rare orchids (family Orchidaceae) native to Mexico, the West Indies, Central America and South America. One species (C. pachyrrhizum) extends its range into Florida.Flora of North America, v 26 p 620, Campylocentrum pachyrrhizum
Ecology Pollination Campylocentrum is likely pollinated by small moths and bees, in addition to flies, which may play a smaller role.Bogarín Chaves, D. G. (2010). "Revisión taxonómica del género Campylocentrum (Orchidaceae: Angraecinae) en Costa Rica."
Species , Plants of the World Online accepts the following 78 species:
Horticulture Campylocentrum is uncommon in cultivation. It can be grown mounted on bark under moist conditions. The species with functional leaves should be grown with additional moss, while the leafless species should be grown without it.Northen, R. (1996). "Miniature Orchids and How to Grow Them." p. 48. Dover Publications.
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