[2] Papilionanthe tricuspidata is a species of epiphytic orchid endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands, Indonesia.

[3] Its status remains an enigma and some individuals were identified as hybrids involving Papilionanthe teres.

It occurs sympatric with Vanda limbata and supposedly with "Vanda purpurea",[5] which does not appear to be any known species or synonym.

Like all members of the genus, this species bears terete leaves on a slender stem.

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