SUBGENUS Pleurothallis SECTION Truncatae Luer 1986

This is a tiny section with 2 members. Characterized by the orbicular flower with an orbicular lip within and is formed by round involute sides. The base of the lip is solidly united to the base of the terete column and carries an apical anther and stigma.

  1. Pleurothallis baccata (Luer) J.M.H.Shaw 2014 Colombia

  2. !Pleurothallis truncata Lindl. 1836 Ecuador

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