Solenangis conica (Schltr.) L.Jonss.

A dwarf scandent epiphyte with stems 4–22 cm. long, 0.5 mm. in diameter.. Roots prominent, much longer than the leaves, 0.5–1 mm. in diameter, grey.. Leaves conduplicate-iridiform, linear, acute, 13–16 mm. long, 0.5–1 mm. wide, articulated to a leaf-sheath at the base.. Inflorescences 10–14 mm. long, 2–4-flowered; peduncle 7–9 mm. long; bracts amplexicaul, ovate-triangular, 0.3–0.5 mm. long.. Flowers greenish white or white; pedicel and ovary 2 mm. long.. Dorsal sepal elliptic, obtuse, 2.8–3 mm. long, 1.3–1.5 mm. wide; lateral sepals oblong-elliptic, obtuse, 2.8–3.2 mm. long, 1.3–1.4 mm. wide.. Petals linear, subacute, 2.5–2.7 mm. long, 0.7–0.8 mm. wide.. Lip concave, oblong, truncate, 3.2–3.5 mm. long, 1.5–1.8 mm. wide.. Spur conical, 1.8–2 mm. long.. Column 0.8–1.2 mm. long; rostellum 2-lobed; viscidium broadly lunate; stipes oblanceolate.. Fig. 143.