''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a

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s in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are

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or rarely terrestrial plants

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with many flat, often twisted leaves and small

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, white or greenish flowers. The sepals are free from each other but the lateral sepals and labellum are fused to the base of the

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. The genus ''Appendicula'' was first formally described in 1825 by Carl Ludwig Blume who published the description in ''Bijdragen tot de flora van Nederlandsch Indië''. The name ''Appendicula'' is the diminutive form of the Latin word ''appendix'' meaning "appendage" or "addition", hence "little appendage", referring to the "inward-facing appendages on the labellum". Orchids in the genus ''Appendicula'' occur from tropical and

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Asia to the western Pacific.

List of species

The following is a list of species of ''Appendicula'' accepted by the World Checklist of Selected Plant Families as at January 2019: * ''

Appendicula aberrans ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula adnata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula alatocaulis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm. * ''

Appendicula alba ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula anceps ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume ** ''Appendicula anceps'' var. ''anceps''. ** ''Appendicula anceps'' var. ''celebica'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula ancosiphila ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula anemophila ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula angustifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula annamensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Guillaumin * ''

Appendicula anomala ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula babiensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula baliensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula biloba ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. ** ''Appendicula biloba'' var. ''angustifolia'' J.J.Sm. ** ''Appendicula biloba'' var. ''biloba''. * ''

Appendicula bilobulata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' J.J.Wood * ''

Appendicula biumbonata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * '' Appendicula bracteata'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula bracteosa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Rchb.f. in B.Seemann * ''

Appendicula brassii ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are Epiphyte, epiphytic, Lithophyte, lithophytic or rarely terr ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula brevimentum ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula buxifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are Epiphyte, epiphytic, Lithophyte, lithophytic or rarely terr ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula calcarata ''Appendicula calcarata'' is a species of orchid that can be found on the islands of Sumatra Sumatra is one of the Sunda Islands of western Indonesia. It is the largest island that is fully within Indonesian territory, as well as the six ...

'' Ridl. * '' Appendicula calcicola'' Schltr. * '' Appendicula callifera'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula carinifera'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula carnosa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula celebica ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula chalmersiana ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' F.Muell. * ''

Appendicula clemensiae ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ames) Ames * ''

Appendicula clemensiorum ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, o ...

'' J.J.Wood * '' Appendicula collina'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula concava ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula congenera ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula congesta ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are Epiphyte, epiphytic, Lithophyte, lithophytic or rarely terr ...

'' Ridl. * ''

Appendicula cornuta ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume * '' Appendicula crispa'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula cristata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula crotalina ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ames) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula cuneata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ames * ''

Appendicula cyphochiloides ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula dajakorum ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula damusensis'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula dendrobioides'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula densifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ridl.) Ridl. * ''

Appendicula dichaeoides ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * '' Appendicula disticha'' Ridl. * '' Appendicula djamuensis'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula effusa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * '' Appendicula elegans'' Rchb.f. * ''

Appendicula elmeri ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ames) Ames * ''

Appendicula fallax ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula fasciculata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula fenixii ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ames) Schltr. * '' Appendicula fergussoniana'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula flaccida ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula floribunda ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula foliosa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Ames * '' Appendicula fractiflexa'' J.J.Wood * '' Appendicula furfuracea'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula gjellerupii ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula goodenoughiana ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * '' Appendicula gracilis'' Aver. * ''

Appendicula grandifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula hexadens ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * '' Appendicula hexandra'' (J.König) J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula hooglandii ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are Epiphyte, epiphytic, Lithophyte, lithophytic or rarely terr ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula humilis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula imbricata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, of ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula inermis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Carr * ''

Appendicula infundibuliformis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm.. * ''

Appendicula irigensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ames * ''

Appendicula jacobsonii ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are Epiphyte, epiphytic, Lithophyte, lithophytic or rarely terr ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula kaniensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Schltr. * '' Appendicula kjellbergii'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula krauseana'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula lamprophylla ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr.. * ''

Appendicula latifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula latilabium'' J.J.Sm. ** ''Appendicula latilabium'' var. ''latilabium''. ** ''Appendicula latilabium'' var. ''seramica'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula laxifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula leytensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, of ...

'' Ames * ''

Appendicula linearifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ames & C.Schweinf. * ''

Appendicula linearis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula longa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula longibracteata'' Ridl. * ''

Appendicula longirostrata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Ames & C.Schweinf. * ''

Appendicula lucbanensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ames) Ames * ''

Appendicula lucida ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Ridl. * ''

Appendicula lutea ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula luzonensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ames) Ames * ''

Appendicula magnibracteata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ames & C.Schweinf. * ''

Appendicula malindangensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, of ...

'' (Ames) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula maneauensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula maquilingensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ames * '' Appendicula matapensis'' Ormerod * '' Appendicula merapohensis'' P.T.Ong & P.O'Byrne * ''

Appendicula merrillii ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ames * ''

Appendicula mimica ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula montana ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula negrosiana'' (Ames) Ames * '' Appendicula nicobarica'' Jayanthi, Sumathi & Karthig. * ''

Appendicula nivea ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plant Flowering plants are plants that bear flowers and fruits, and form the clade Angiospermae (), commonly called angiosperms. The ...

'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * '' Appendicula oblonga'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula ovalis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. ex Mansf. * ''

Appendicula oxysepala ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula padangensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula palustris ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula pandurata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

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Appendicula parvifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula patentissima ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula pauciflora ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula pendula ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, of ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula penicillata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume * ''

Appendicula perplexa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Ames) Ames * '' Appendicula peyeriana'' Kraenzl. * '' Appendicula pilosa'' J.J.Sm. ** ''Appendicula pilosa'' var. ''pilosa''. ** ''Appendicula pilosa'' var. ''sumatrana'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula podochiloides'' J.J.Sm.. * ''

Appendicula polita ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula polyantha ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ames * ''

Appendicula polyphylla ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * '' Appendicula polystachya'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula pseudofractiflexa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' J.J.Wood * '' Appendicula pseudopendula'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * '' Appendicula purpurascens'' Blume * ''

Appendicula purpureifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula ramosa'' Blume * ''

Appendicula recondita ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula reflexa ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume ** ''Appendicula reflexa'' var. ''cycloglossa'' (Schltr.) Schltr. ** ''Appendicula reflexa'' var. ''kotoensis'' (Hayata) T.P.Lin ** ''Appendicula reflexa'' var. ''reflexa''. * ''

Appendicula rivularis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula rostellata'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula rostrata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula rubens'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula rupestris ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ridl. * ''

Appendicula salicifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula scissosaccus'' (Gilli) Ormerod * ''

Appendicula sepikiana ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula seranica ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are Epiphyte, epiphytic, Lithophyte, lithophytic or rarely terr ...

'' J.J.Sm. * '' Appendicula spathilabris'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula steffensiana ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula tagalensium ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Kraenzl. * ''

Appendicula tembuyukenensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Wood * ''

Appendicula tenuifolia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Wood ** ''Appendicula tenuifolia'' var. ''filiformis'' J.J.Wood ** ''Appendicula tenuifolia'' var. ''tenuifolia''. * ''

Appendicula tenuispica ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * '' Appendicula theunissenii'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula togarupia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula topensabe ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula torricelliana ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Schltr. * ''

Appendicula torta ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume * '' Appendicula triloba'' (Schltr.) Schltr. * ''

Appendicula tubilabia ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Wood * '' Appendicula uncata'' Ridl. ** ''Appendicula uncata'' subsp. ''sarawakensis'' J.J.Wood ** ''Appendicula uncata'' subsp. ''uncata''. * ''

Appendicula undulata ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Blume ** ''Appendicula uncata'' subsp. ''sarawakensis'' J.J.Wood ** ''Appendicula uncata'' subsp. ''uncata''. * ''

Appendicula vanimoensis ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' Ormerod * ''

Appendicula verruculifera ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' J.J.Sm. * ''

Appendicula wariana ''Appendicula'', commonly known as stream orchids or 牛齿兰属 (niu chi lan shu), is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are epiphytic, lithophytic or rarely terrestrial plants herbs with many flat, oft ...

'' (Schltr.) Ormerod * '' Appendicula weberi'' Ames * '' Appendicula werneri'' Schltr. * '' Appendicula xytriophora'' Rchb.f

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