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Amesiella

Amesiella is a genus of orchids endemic to the Island of Luzon, in the Philippines.

Taxonomy
Previously it was believed that the species of this genus belonged to the genus Angraecum within the subtribe Angraecinae. The genus is named for Oakes Ames (1874-1950), founder of the orchid herbarium at Harvard University. == Description ==
Description
These short-stemmed, miniature epiphytes form elliptic, coriaceous, distichous leaves. White flowers with pronounces spurs, indicating moth pollination, are formed on short, axillary racemes. ==Species==
Species
As of May 2014, three species were recognized: • Amesiella minor Senghas (1999) • Amesiella monticola Cootes & D.P.Banks (1998) • Amesiella philippinensis (Ames) Garay (1972) ==References==
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