Taxonomy of Galeandras is difficult with many synonyms and many mislabeled plants. I don't want to be a weisenheimer nor do I want to blame anybody.
The species epithet juncus refers to the plant aspect. It is Latin for rush. There is a small group of terrestrial growing Galeandras with round subterrenean corms and very elongated rush-like stem and leaves. Galeandra juncea belongs to this section. I don't think it is cultivated anywhere in Europe.
The majority of Galeandras however grows as epiphytes. I think that you have the Peruvian Galeandra lacustris, which is eventually also found in neighbouring countries.
Whatever it is, it is a fantastic plant with lovely flowers several times a year. It can grow 3 times taller than actual size.
Thanks for posting.
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