| Abstract: | Terrestrial herbs,about 35 cm tall stem short.haves 3 5,elliptic to elliptic-lanceolate,18 40 cm long,and 7 9 cm wide. Scape erect or curved,which comes from caespitose leaves; Racemes about 48 52 cm long,with 11 17 flowers,flower 3 4 cm in diameter,yellow-greenish,with pale pudpe on ventral side,lips 3 lobed,disc with 3 keels.The species distributes in Guangxi, Yunnan and Sichuan provinces of China,often grow in forest in mountains.The plant has many fragrant and beautiful flowers,and should become an ornamental orchid.The species was introduced to Guilin,Guangxi in 1991,and in full bloom from the end of March to the middle of April in 1993.It is easy to grow and requires partial shade and moist environment. |
