The name "Thrixspermum" for this orchid genus comes from the Greek words "thrix" (hair) and "sperma" (seed), literally meaning "hair-seed". This likely refers to the hairy or bristly appearance of the seeds or perhaps the hair-like structures on the plants themselves. The name was first given by João de Loureiro in 1790 when he formally described the genus. Thrixspermum orchids are known for their diverse range of species, primarily found in Asia and the western Pacific, with some extending to Australia. While generally not cultivated for their ornamental value due to their often small and ephemeral flowers, some species are used in traditional medicine and the perfume industry. 名稱“Thrixspermum”源自希臘語“thrix”（毛髮）和“sperma”(種子), 字面意思是“毛狀種子”, 這可能指的是種子毛茸茸的外觀, 毛種蘭屬 以其種類繁多而聞名, 主要分佈在亞洲和西太平洋, 由於其花朵通常較小而且短暫, 通常不用於觀賞, 但有些品種被用於傳統醫學和香水工業。
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