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Ornamental - It is primarily used as an ornamental plant. Medicine - The plant is used traditionally for medicinal purposes.
Bangladesh, Bhutan, China, India, Myanmar, Nepal
It thrives in cool, moist environments, specifically in humid, mountainous forests at altitudes of 1300-2600 m asl.
Can withstand short periods of drought, due to its pseudobulbs, which store water and nutrients.
It is an epiphytic plant that grows on trees or rocks.
It has cylindrical, grooved pseudobulbs (7-10 cm) that function as its stem.
It has bright green, strap-like leaves that curve outward. These 7-10 cm long leaves taper to pointed tips.
It bears fragrant white flowers with striking yellow-red markings on their lips and blooming in clusters of 3-8 on stalks.
It develops tiny, dry capsules after flowering that contain dust-like seeds.
Flowering: March