Inflorescence laxly few-to several-flowered; scape with 2 loose sheaths to 3 cm long.
Petals 21–25 × 10–13 mm, broadly elliptical, obtuse, but with a narrow base.
Sepals 17–25 × 5–8 mm, oblong to narrowly elliptical, acute, ± reflexed.
Flowers deep purple or green and mauve-pink, the lip with white hairs.
Leaves absent at flowering time, later 2–3, c. 30 × 4 cm.
Terrestrial herb 50–120 cm tall.
Pedicel and ovary 25–28 mm long.
Bracts 16–20 mm long.
Column 11–12 mm long.