It has long been considered to have only one species, Coeloglossum viride, the frog orchid. There are several species of orchid which include frog orchid, bee orchid and musk orchid. The 'frog' in frog orchid refers to the shape and colour of the flowers. Adults pollinate the frog orchid, "Coeloglossum viride". Other common names include palm polly and white frog orchid.