Caularthron
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Caularthron is a genus of orchids with 3 species. They are epiphytic orchids with specialized hollow pseudobulbs that house ants. The genus is exclusively found in Amazonia.
Diacrium (Lindl.) Benth. has been brought into synonymy with Caularthron.