''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a

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s in the

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. Orchids in this genus are large

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plants with prominent

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s, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cup-shaped, relatively short-lived flowers with scale-like brown hairs on the outside. There are about 120 species occurring from

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to the south-west

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Description

Orchids in the genus ''Pinalia'' are epiphytic or lithophytic, rarely

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with prominent, fleshy pseudobulbs that are covered with papery brown

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s when young. Each pseudobulb has up to three thin, leathery, linear to lance-shaped leaves. The flowers are

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, usually cup-shaped and last for a few days. The

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is narrower than the

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sepals which are attached at their base to the

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to form a small ledge. The labellum is hinged to the base of the column and has three relatively small lobes.

Distribution

Orchids in the genus ''Pinalia'' occur in

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(about 17 species),

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, the

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, the

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, the

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Laos Laos (, ''Lāo'' )), officially the Lao People's Democratic Republic ( Lao: ສາທາລະນະລັດ ປະຊາທິປະໄຕ ປະຊາຊົນລາວ, French: République démocratique populaire lao), is a socialist ...

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, the

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, the

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, the

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, the

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, the

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and

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Taxonomy and naming

The genus ''Pinali'' was first formally described in 1826 by

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who published the description in ''Orchidearum Sceletos''. The name ''Pinalia'' is based on an unpublished name suggested by

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, derived from a Nepalese word meaning a type of forest yam.

Species list

Species accepted by the

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Pinalia acervata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia acutifolia ''Pinalia acutifolia'' is a species of plant within the orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with t ...

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Pinalia acutissima ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia affinis'' *''

Pinalia amica ''Pinalia amica'' is a species of orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, they are ...

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Pinalia amplectens ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia ancorifera'' *'' Pinalia angustifolia'' *'' Pinalia annapurnensis'' *''

Pinalia anomala ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia apertiflora ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

'' *'' Pinalia appendiculata'' *'' Pinalia atrovinosa'' *'' Pinalia baeuerleniana'' *''

Pinalia baniae ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

'' *'' Pinalia barbifrons'' *''

Pinalia bengkulensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia bhutanica'' *''

Pinalia bicolor ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia biglandulosa ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia bilobulata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia bipunctata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cup- ...

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Pinalia bogoriensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia bractescens ''Pinalia bractescens'' is a species of orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, t ...

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Pinalia braddonii ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia brownei ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia carnicolor ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia carnosula ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia celebica ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia cepifolia ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

'' *'' Pinalia chrysocardium'' *'' Pinalia clavata'' *''

Pinalia cochinchinensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia compacta ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia compressiflora'' *''

Pinalia concolor ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia conferta ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia connata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia consanguinea ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia curranii ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia cycloglossa'' *''

Pinalia cylindrostachya ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia dagamensis'' *''

Pinalia dasypus ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia daymaniana ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia deliana'' *''

Pinalia densa ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia distans ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

'' *'' Pinalia diversicolor'' *'' Pinalia djaratensis'' *'' Pinalia donnaiensis'' *''

Pinalia dura ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia earine ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia elata ''Pinalia elata'' is a species of orchid found in Peninsular Malaysia. References elata Elata is a Greek village on the island of Chios. The village is situated on hilly terrain and has a population of several hundred. Elata Elata becam ...

'' *'' Pinalia erecta'' *'' Pinalia eriopsidobulbon'' *'' Pinalia erosula'' *''

Pinalia eurostachys ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia euryloba ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia excavata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia fitzalanii ''Pinalia fitzalanii'', commonly known as the common fuzz orchid, is a plant in the orchid family and is a clump-forming epiphyte or lithophyte. It has crowded pseudobulbs, each with three or four stiff, egg-shaped leaves sheathing the pseudobul ...

'' *'' Pinalia flavescens'' *''

Pinalia floribunda ''Pinalia floribunda'' is a species of orchid found in Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines in Montane_ecosystems#Montane forests, montane forests at elevations of 500 to 2400 meters above sea level. It is a small t ...

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Pinalia formosana ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia glabra ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia globulifera'' *'' Pinalia gracilicaulis'' *''

Pinalia graciliscapa ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia graminifolia ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

'' *'' Pinalia grandicaulis'' *''

Pinalia hosei ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

'' *'' Pinalia hutchinsoniana'' *''

Pinalia ignea ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia japonica'' *''

Pinalia jarensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia jimcootesii ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia lamonganensis'' *'' Pinalia lancilabris'' *''

Pinalia latiuscula ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia ledermannii'' *''

Pinalia leucantha ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia lineata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia lineoligera ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia longicruris'' *''

Pinalia longilabris ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia longlingensis'' *'' Pinalia lyonii'' *'' Pinalia maboroensis'' *''

Pinalia macera ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia mafuluensis'' *''

Pinalia maingayi ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia maquilingensis'' *'' Pinalia meghasaniensis'' *'' Pinalia mentaweiensis'' *''

Pinalia merapiensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia merguensis'' *''

Pinalia merrittii ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia microchila ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia microglossa'' *''

Pinalia minahassae ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia moluccana ''Pinalia moluccana'', synonym ''Eria kingii'', commonly known as the common gremlin orchid, is a plant in the orchid family and is an epiphyte or lithophyte with crowded pseudobulbs, each with three or four thin, channelled leaves. Up to fifty w ...

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Pinalia multiflora ''Pinalia multiflora'' is a species of orchid found in Java, the Lesser Sunda Islands and Sumatra. References

Pinalia, multiflora Orchids of Indonesia Plants described in 1825 {{Epidendroideae-stub ...

'' *'' Pinalia murkelensis'' *''

Pinalia myristiciformis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia mysorensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia nielsenii'' *'' Pinalia obesa'' *'' Pinalia obscura'' *'' Pinalia obvia'' *'' Pinalia occidentalis'' *''

Pinalia ochracea ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia oligotricha ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia opeatoloba'' *''

Pinalia oreogena ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia ovata'' *''

Pinalia pachyphylla ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia pachystachya'' *'' Pinalia palmifolia'' *''

Pinalia pandurata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia petiolata'' *''

Pinalia philippinensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia phreatiopsis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia piruensis'' *'' Pinalia pokharensis'' *'' Pinalia polystachya'' *''

Pinalia polyura ''Pinalia polyura'', or many-tailed pinalia, is a member of the Orchidaceae, orchid family endemic to the Philippines. It is semi-pendulous and sympodial, with pseudobulbs that are 20 cm long, 1 cm in diameter, and somewhat club shaped. ...

'' *'' Pinalia porphyroglossa'' *'' Pinalia praecox'' *'' Pinalia profusa'' *''

Pinalia pumila ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia quinquangularis'' *''

Pinalia quinquelamellosa ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia ramosa ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia ramulosa'' *'' Pinalia recurvata'' *''

Pinalia reticosa ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia rhodoptera ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia rhynchostyloides ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia rimannii ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia ringens'' *'' Pinalia rolfei'' *'' Pinalia saccifera'' *''

Pinalia scotiifolia ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia semirepens'' *''

Pinalia serrulata ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia shanensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia sharmae ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia shiuyingiana'' *''

Pinalia simondii ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia simplex ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia sopoetanica ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia sordida'' *''

Pinalia spicata ''Pinalia spicata'' is a species of orchid Orchids are plants that belong to the family Orchidaceae (), a diverse and widespread group of flowering plants with blooms that are often colourful and fragrant. Along with the Asteraceae, they ...

'' *'' Pinalia sublobulata'' *''

Pinalia sumbawensis ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia sundaica'' *'' Pinalia sutepensis'' *''

Pinalia szetschuanica ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia taylorii'' *'' Pinalia tenuiflora'' *''

Pinalia toxopei ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia tricolor'' *''

Pinalia triloba ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

'' *'' Pinalia trilophota'' *''

Pinalia truncicola ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia vagans ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cu ...

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Pinalia vaginifera ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia versicolor ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the Family (biology), family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large Epiphyte, epiphytic or Lithophyte, lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each wit ...

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Pinalia wildgrubeana ''Pinalia'', commonly known as gremlin orchids, is a genus of flowering plants in the family Orchidaceae. Orchids in this genus are large epiphytic or lithophytic plants with prominent pseudobulbs, each with up to three thin, flat leaves and cup- ...

'' *'' Pinalia wildiana'' *'' Pinalia woodiana'' *'' Pinalia xanthocheila'' *'' Pinalia yunnanensis''

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* {{Taxonbar, from=Q3283496 Podochileae genera Epiphytic orchids