Epiphytic, occasionally lithophytic,
herbs. Pseudobulbs 0. Stems with persistent leaf bases.
Leaves distichous, conduplicate, linear to oblong,
unequally 2-lobed at apex. Inflorescences arched or pendent. Flowers usually
white, turning apricot as they age. Sepals and petals free, ± similar. Lip entire or 3-lobed; spur pendent with a narrow mouth. Rostellum 2-fid. Worldwide: 3 species in tropical and South Africa Zambia: 1 taxon. |
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