Introduction: The only species in the genus, Kerigomnia bilabrata van Royen, is endemic to Papua New Guinea. The genus is closely related to Chitonanthera.
Derivation of genus name: This genus was created by van Royen for a single species, Kerigomnia bilabrata. The name was derived from a location, called Kerigomna Camp in Chimbu (Simbu) Province.
Type species: Kerigomnia bilabrata van Royen
Characteristics of genus: A small, bushy, simple or branched erect epiphytic herb, 4 - 18 cm high. The leaves are distichous, laterally compressed and warty. The inflorescence bears a 1-3-flowered raceme. The small, fleshy flowers are brownish-orange. Plants can be found on mossy branches in the upper montane forest to the edge of the sub-alpine grasslands. It flowers from June to August.
Number of species in New Guinea: one
Species shown here: Kerigomnia bilabrata van Royen
Habitat: Upper montane forests to the edge of the subalpine grasslands on mossy branches. 2600 - 3050 m, flowers in June - August.
Conservation status: not known
