Ophidion (oh-FID-ee-on) consists of just a handful of species found in Central America and the Andes.  The name means "a little snake" in Greek and the end of the sepals are united to form a lateral window that gives the appearance of the reptile.  They have large, rigid lips and four pollinia.  The leaves, much like many other Pleurothallids, are narrowly elliptical.

    Ophidion cunabulum (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer

    Ophidion cymbula (Luer ) Luer

    Ophidion dasyglossum (Luer & R. Escobar) Luer

    Ophidion pleurothallopsis (Kraenzl.) Luer

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