Because of this primitive characteristics , the genus was considered by some as not being true orchids .
Like the genus Apostasia of the same subfamily , this genus is noted for having 3 fertile stamens instead of only one as in the case of most orchids .
Primitive characteristics , the genus was considered by some as not being true orchids .
Like the genus Apostasia of the same subfamily , this genus is noted for having 3 fertile stamens instead of only one as in the case of most orchids .