This bifoliate epiphyte is found in the eastern Himalayas, India, Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, Java, and Sumatra at elevations from sea level to 1420 meters in dry lowland forests and savanna-like woodlands. It has conic pseudobulbs with two apical, lanceolate, deciduous leaves. Blooming in summer, it produces a long, pendant, up to 40 cm inflorescence with a lax raceme of up to 10 foul-smelling flowers. This species thrives in warm to cool conditions and prefers semi-deciduous environments.
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