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Olantanthera florentii is a perennial orchid that typically grows in
forest understories. The stems are somewhat thin, ranging from 20 to
40 cm in height, and feature green, vertical ridges. This orchid has
two glossy, oblong leaves that are opposite at the base, each
measuring 5 to 12 cm in length, with wavy margins. Along the stems,
small scale-like leaves are arranged alternately. The flowers are
green and bloom in racemose clusters at the top of the stem, usually
numbering between five and ten. The sepals and petals are
approximately 5 cm long, while the lip measures about 1 cm, and the
spurs, which curve downwards, are 1.5 to 2 cm long. The blooming
period occurs from August to September. |