Sarcoglottis sceptrodes

Sarcoglottis sceptrodes is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Central and South America, where it grows in humid forest habitats. It is valued for its attractive rosette of often patterned leaves and its erect flowering spike bearing numerous small, intricately structured flowers. Like many species in the genus, it exhibits seasonal growth, producing foliage during wetter periods and flowering from a slender, upright inflorescence that rises above the leaves.