A family of six genera and about 45 species of very delicate saprophytic, terrestrial herbs growing in deep shade in wet forest. Mainly in the tropics but extending into temperate areas. Found in Africa, Asia (as far north as Japan), Malesia, Australia an

Sciaphila - A genus of about 35 spcies in Africa, Asia (as far north as Japan), Malesia, Australia and the Pacific islands. Meerendonk (1984). Three species occur naturally in Australia.

Meerendonk, J.P.M. van de (1984). Triuriadaceae. In 'Flora Malesiana'. Ser. I, 10:109-121. (Martinus Nijhoff: The Hague.)