Eulophia andamanensis

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This is Eulophia andamenensis (aka Eulophia keithii). Upon looking at the flowers, it is not readily evident that they are Cymbidium relatives. Look at the pseudobulbs, and it is clear where they belong on the family tree.

Seeing the flowers in person beats seeing these in photos anytime. The reason is that the colors of the patterns on the lip typically get washed out to a muddy green-brown color when in real life the edge of the lip is a crisp yellow-green and the vein patterns are a mocha brown color with a hint of yellow-green.

The way the labellum is shaped and arranged is difficult to describe, so I'll let the photo do the talking.

In my opinion, I think it is unfortunate that this species is a highly underrated and rarely grown plant due to lack of appeal for not only it's flower size [which is only 1 1/8" (2.8 cm) across, and 3/4" (approx 2 cm) tall], but it's muted earth tone colors as well.