Amitostigma Schlechter
Habit: terrestrial herbs
Tuber: present, globose or ellipsoid, ovoid, not lobed, its neck with roots
Stem: with leaves
Leaf: characteristics: 1
Leaf: position: basal, rosette or cauline
Inflorescence: type: raceme
Inflorescence: position: terminal or subterminal
Floral bract: lanceolate or ovate
Flower: other characteristics: resupinate, secund
Sepal: free or similar, 1-veined
Petal: broader than sepals
Labellum: with sac or spur or auricles at base, 3-lobed
Anther: 2-loculed
Stigma: 2
Rostellum: with 2 arms
Pollinia: number: 2
Staminode: 2
Pollinia: other characteristics: granular-farinaceous, with caudicle or viscidium
Fruit:type: capsule
Fruit: other characteristics: erect