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There are about 40 species, distributed from southern Mexico to southern Brazil and northern Argentina.
Description[]
Plants are typically composed of a tuft of leaves from 3 to 6 cm long. The small (1-2 cm) flowers are often conspicuously spotted, and are borne at the base of the leaves.
Culture[]
Keep plant in partial shade. Plant can be grown in cool to intermediate conditions. Plants are best mounted on treefern fibers or cork, but also can be potted in fine bark with perlite or sphagnum moss. Water regularly and keep potting media moist.
Naming[]
This genus is named after dryads, mythological nymphs of trees and forests.
