Ossiculum

Ossiculum
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
Subtribe: Angraecinae
Alliance: Angraecum
Genus: Ossiculum
P.J.Cribb & Laan
Species: O. aurantiacum
Binomial name
Ossiculum aurantiacum
P.J.Cribb & Laan

Ossiculum is a monotypic plant genus in the Orchidaceae family. The sole species is Ossiculum aurantiacum. It is endemic to Cameroon. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. It is threatened by habitat loss.

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