Epiphytic herbs with monopodial
growth; stems long, often climbing with roots produced all
along the stem. Leaves either present and distichous or 0
(aphylla). Inflorescences axillary. Sepals and petals free,
± similar. Lip usually very small, entire or 3-lobed,
spurred at base. Worldwide: 5 species in the tropics from Africa to the Mascarenes. Zimbabwe: 1 taxon. |
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