| Regno | Plantae |
| Sottoregno | Tracheobionta |
| Superdivisione | Spermatophyta |
| Divisione | Magnoliophyta |
| Classe | Liliopsida |
| Ordine | Asparagales |
| Famiglia | Orchidaceae |
| Sottofamiglia | Epidendroideae |
| Genere | Lycaste |
Lycaste is a sympodial genus of mostly deciduous epiphytes and terrestrials with large ribbed pseudobulbs and broad, plicate leaves, producing solitary triangular flowers on individual stems. Many are fragrant and need a dry rest when leafless. They are cool-to-intermediate growers.