Pogonia is treated as a synonym of Nervilia. The erect stems arise from tubers, the inflorescence bears one to seven dull coloured and short-lived flowers. The flower stem elongates considerably prior to seed shedding.
Some species are saprophytes.
In New Guinea the ten described species occur from near sea level to around 1500 m above sea level. Their habitats range from open tall grasslands, secondary regrowth to tall rain forests. Plants grow in sandy loams or humus, often subject to seasonal desiccation. All drawings and photos are subject to copyright. Reproduction in whole or in part in any form or medium without express written permission is prohibited.