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The subfamily Apostasioideae is one of five subfamilies recognised within the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Compared to the other orchid subfamilies, it is relatively species-poor, with only two genera (Neuwiedia and Apostasia) and 15 species.

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The subfamily Apostasioideae is one of five subfamilies recognised within the orchid family, Orchidaceae. Compared to the other orchid subfamilies, it is relatively species-poor, with only two genera (Neuwiedia and Apostasia) and 15 species.

Members of the subfamily are terrestrial plants found only in humid areas of northern Australia, Southeast Asia, Malaysia, and Japan.

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