GROUP Quisayanum
Recognized by the plants with ovate to narrowly ovate leaves, apical, erect inflorescence with non-resupinate flowers, the peduncle nearly totally hidden by 1 to 2 tubular spathes, the lip entirely embracing the column, and excavated towards the base reminiscent of Malaxis
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Icones Orchidacearum Vol 8 Plate 881 Hagsater & Sanchez 2006 see recognition section; Icones Orchidacearum 18(2) Plate 1869 Hagsater & Jimenez 2021 LCDP photo/photo fide Icones Orchidacearum 18(2) Plate 1889 Hagsater & Jimenez 2021 photo/drawing fide
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