Bamboo orchid is a terrestrial orchid with reedy stems, forming large
clumps growing to a height of 70 cm to 2 m. The plaited linear leaves are
oblong lanceolate, with a length of 9-19 cm and a width of 0.8-1.5 cm. The
apex is acuminate. There are sheaths clasping the stem. The species name
graminifolia grass-leaved. This orchid blooms in summer and autumn,
showing rather open clusters of showy terminal flowers, ten at the most.
They bloom in succession on the terminal racemes, which are 7-16 cm long.
These flowers, 5–8 cm in diameter, are a rosy lilac and white disk with a
purple lip. The bracts are wide triangular and surround the main stalk of
the flower cluster.
Identification credit: Navendu Pāgé
Photographed in Sikkim & Manipur.
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