👉 Ornithoglossum is a genus of flowering plants in the family Rosaceae, native to South America. This genus contains several species that are commonly known as ornithopters or hummingbirds. They have brightly colored flowers and small wings that resemble hummingbirds. Some species include Ornithoglossum alata, Ornithoglossum australis, and Ornithoglossum latifolium.