Taeniophyllum explanatum, the flat ribbonroot,[2] is an epiphytic orchid, native to Queensland.

[1] It was first described in 2015 by Bruce Gray,[1][3] and the specific epithet, explanatum, refers to its flat roots.

[3][4] Like all species of Taeniophyllum it is effectively leafless with photosynthetic roots.

[5] It is an epiphytic plant forming small clumps with 5 to 30 roots, which are flat and a dull green.

[3] Taeniophyllum explanatum occurs in Queensland from the Mount Windsor Tableland south to Innisfail, in rainforest and usually on small trees and vines.