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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 · Paphinia cristata · Paphinia dunstervillei · Paphinia grandiflora · Paphinia herrerae · Paphinia hirtzii · Paphinia levyae · Paphinia lindeniana · Paphinia litensis · Paphinia neudeckeri · Paphinia posadarum · Paphinia rugosa
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