''Camaridium'' is a genus of

epiphytic An epiphyte is an organism that grows on the surface of a plant and derives its moisture and nutrients from the air, rain, water (in marine environments) or from debris accumulating around it. The plants on which epiphytes grow are called phoroph ...

orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, they are one of the two largest families of flowering ...

s widespread across the

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and through

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from

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.Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, genus ''Camaridium''
/ref> One species extends into

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('' C. vestitum'', listed in Flora of North America under the synonym, ''Maxillaria parviflora''). The genus was long included as part of ''

Maxillaria ''Maxillaria'', abbreviated as Max in the horticultural trade, is a large genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae). This is a diverse genus, with very different morphological forms. Their characteristics can vary widely. They are commonly called s ...

'' but recent molecular studies have indicated that ''Maxillaria'' should be split into several genera.Blanco, M.A. et al. 2007. Generic realignments in Maxillarinae (Orchidaceae). Lankasteriana 7(3):515-537
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{{Taxonbar, from=Q8256041 Epiphytic orchids Maxillariinae genera Maxillariinae