The pseudo-bulbs are obpyriform compressed and crowded,about 1 inch long.Leaf elliptic oblong,the base narrowed to the short petiole. The petals and sepals are pale ochraceous spotted with crimson.The lip is deep crimson,indistinctly spotted.It secrets honey which the bees and insects seek. It has a very offensive odour. It is found in Darjeeling extending eastward to Khasia hills. Bears flowers in October-November.

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