Leochilus leiboldii (Leochilus leiboldii)
Description
It is a small plant with pseudobulbs grouped, ovate to elliptical, slightly compressed, completely wrapped at the base by 2 to 3 imbricate pods and carrying a single leaf , apical, linear, acuminate, coriaceous and glabrous. It flowers in a basal, hanging and arched inflorescence 12.5 cm long, with 6 to 12 flowers. Flowering occurs in the spring and summer and carries flowers slightly perfumed nightly.
Taxonomic tree
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Domain: Eukarya
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Kingdom: Plantae
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Phylum: Magnoliophyta
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Class: Liliopsida
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Order: Asparagales
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Family: Orchidaceae
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Genus: Leochilus
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