Glossorhyncha Ridley
in Journal of the Linnean Society vol. 28 (1891), p. 342

Introduction: Closely allied to the genus Glomera these epiphytic or lithophytic plant have their center of distribution in New Guinea but are also found in the Solomon Islands, Vanuatu, Fiji and New Caledonia. Some 60 species have been described

Derivation of genus name:Greek glossa(a tongue), rhynchos (snout) Referring to the large tongue-shaped rostellum

Type species: Glossorhyncha amboinensis Ridley

Characteristics of the genus: The plants can form dense spreading masses. The stems can be erect or pendulous, usually slender and branched. The terminal inflorescence carries one flower, mostly white with yellowish tips to the sepals and petals. Flowers can be fragrant.

Species line drawing:

Glossorhyncha inconspicua
drawn by Neville H.S. Howcroft
Glossorhyncha sp.
drawn by Neville H.S. Howcroft

View photo: Glossrhyncha species

Habitat: these species are found from tropical lowland forest up to hte high montane mist forests

Conservation status: not threatened