 Orchids in the genus "Phratia" are epiphytic herbs similar to those in the genus "Thelasis" and sometimes have pseudobulbs with one or two leaves or otherwise lack pseudobulbs and have up to twelve leaves.A large number of small flowers are arranged on a flowering stem that emerges from the top of the pseudobulb when present or from a leaf axil.The flowers are resupinate, usually white or greenish and do not open widely.