Taeniophyllum baumei is an epiphytic orchid, native to the Cape York Peninsula[1] in Queensland,[2][3] in the wet tropics.

[2] It was first described in 2018 by Bruce Gray.

[1][3] Like all species of Taeniophyllum it is effectively leafless and has photosynthetic roots.

[4] Within the Australian species of Taeniophyllum it is distinguished by: its inflorescence which has 6-20 flowers, which are tightly arranged and are not self-pollinating,[3] and by its roots which are terete in cross-section.

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