See text Pseudolepanthes (Luer) Archila (2000 publ.

[1] The genus is widespread across most of Latin America from northern Mexico to Bolivia, as well as the West Indies.

[4] Trichosalpinx is characterized by the presence of a ringed, ribbed sheath around the stem.

The generic name means "trumpet with hair" and refers to this ring.

[5] Species accepted by the Plants of the World Online as of July 2024.