Name: Holcoglossum lingulatum (Aver.) Aver.
Synonyms: Holcoglossum kimballianum var. lingulatum Aver.; Holcoglossum tangii Christenson
Etymology: lingulatum = tongue-shaped — refers to the characteristic, tongue-like form of the flower lip (labellum).

First description: Originally described by Leonid Averyanov in 1988 as a variety, elevated to species status by him in 1990.
Origin / Distribution: China (Guangxi, Yunnan) and Vietnam.
Location / Habitat: Grows epiphytically in open, light forests on tree trunks at altitudes of approx. 1,000 to 1,300 meters. The species inhabits well-ventilated areas in a warm to cool-intermediate climate range with pronounced seasonal moisture fluctuations.

Description & Notes: Holcoglossum lingulatum is a monopodially growing, small to medium-sized miniature orchid with ascending to elegantly drooping shoots. The numerous leaves are fleshy, terete, and often slightly twisted at the base. The inflorescence produces several flowers approx. 2.5 cm in size simultaneously. The petals are pure white to tinged with soft pink, while the tongue-shaped lip features a contrasting, often yellowish to reddish-brown pattern.

In cultivation, this species requires a very bright location with good air movement and intermediate temperatures. During the summer growth phase, regular watering is important, but the substrate must be able to dry out extremely quickly. In winter, the species requires a cooler, drier, and very bright dormant period to reliably induce flowering in spring. Care is most successful when mounted on cork or in very coarse, airy bark substrate in wooden baskets.