Huntleya is a small group of orchids found low in the forest. They are delightful star shaped flowers varying in colour from deep blue to waxy red, royal purple to almost black . The flowers are known for their distinctive shapes, patterns, and textures. Since their first discovery in the mid-1800s these tropical orchids have presented problems with identification. Recent DNA studies have led to a clearer understanding of relationships and, it is now possible to sort out the taxonomic problems and identify the characteristics that set the various species apart.
This book, the first devoted to the Huntleya alliance, presents evidence from the scientific literature, other growers, and the author's own experience, to assist the orchid enthusiasts more able to identify their plants and therefore better care for them.
150 colour photographs and 5 line drawings. 186 species are detailed in 17 genera.
