GROUP Quispei
Characterized by monopodial branching stems with the new ones arising from a subapical internode of the previous stem, the lack of spathaceous bracts, 1 to 2 bracts on the peduncle, a racemose inflorescence carrying star-shaped flowers with the petals somewhat narrower than the sepals and a deeply cordiform and acute lip.
References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Icones Orchidacearum Vol 8 Plate 881 Hagsater & Sanchez 2006 see recognition section;
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