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Malaxis ramosii Ames, Philipp. J. Sci., C, 6: 45. 1911; Pseudoliparis ramosii (Ames) Margońska & Szlachetko.

Plants terrestrial. Pseudobulbs inconspicuous. Leaves usually 2, subopposite, pale green, obliquely elliptic-ovate, 5-8 × 3.5-4.5 cm, base with a sheathlike petiole, margin slightly crisped. Inflorescence erect; peduncle green, 10-12 cm, slender; rachis 10- or more flowered; floral bracts reflexed, very small. Flowers orange; pedicel and ovary ca. 3.8 mm. Dorsal sepal ovate, ca. 5 × 4 mm; lateral sepals obliquely obovate, ca. 4 × 2.8 mm. Petals oblanceolate or obovate, slightly smaller than lateral sepals; lip superior, cordate, ca. 3 × 3 mm, base subcordate and with 2 small auricles on either side, unlobed, apex obtuse; disk with a pair of short dark ridges. Column ca. 1.7 mm, basal half connate to lip, apical part with short broad wings. Fl. Aug-Nov.

Forests; 300-400 m. S Taiwan [Philippines].