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Like the genus Vandopsis Pfitz., this species has an ecalcarate 
lip with a laterally flattened terminal lobe. But, unlike all 
members of that genus examined, it possesses conspicuous trian¬ 
gular-lanceolate side lobes. 
In this latter feature the present species is in exact accord 
with the concept of Reichenbach when he transcribed Tricho- 
glottis philippinensis Lindl., with its very similar lip structure, 
into Stauropsis. This genus was so-named, of course, from 
the spreading star-shaped lobes of the lip. 
We are, therefore, of the opinion that this species and Tricho- 
glottis philippinensis would best be reinstated as members of the 
genus Stauropsis Reichb. f. 
Together with its rather localized Philippine occurrence, this 
species occurs in several parts of eastern tropical Asia; namely, 
Siam, Lankawi, etc. 
This is a rare species in the Philippines, locally known as “Re- 
nanthera alba.” It is characterized by the pale yellowish green 
oblong leaves, the peculiar labellum, and the horns at the tips 
of the sepals and petals. 
