Taeniophyllum

Taeniophyllum Blume 1825

Type Species: Taeniophyllum glandulosum Blume

Tribe: VANDEAE

Subtribe: SARCANTHINAE

Country: India, Sri Lanka, Japan, Philippines, New Guinea, Australia, Pacific Islands

An interesting genus which is leafless and carries out photosynthesis by means of the flattened ribbon-like roots. Usually found low down on the trunks of forest trees or amongst dense foliage or as a twig epiphyte. The species are all small plants with tiny flowers which last only for a short time.