The Eurychone is an officially recognized orchid genus and is native to tropical Africa. The flowers are often white in color and may have a more prominent lip. They are often orchids that like to grow in a terrarium be kept because they like to hang tied up in high humidity due to their epiphytic characteristics. The flowers are often fragrant and relatively large compared to the rest of the plant. The most popular varieties are the Eurychone rothschildiana and the Eurychone galeandrae. The rothschildiana produces particularly striking and impressive flowers, making it a favorite among orchid lovers.
