Oeceoclades Lindl.

Terrestrial, rarely epiphytic herbs. Pseudobulbs close together, usually ovoid to fusiform, ± approximate, usually heteroblastic (with only one internode elongated, the remaining basal ones very short), apex 1–3-leaved, up to 15 cm. long and 3 cm. broad, but often narrower. Leaves usually with duplicate vernation, coriaceous, conduplicate, often variegated, usually petiolate, the petiole articulate some distance above the base and sometimes above the middle, the line of articulation consisting of a number of irregular blunt or acute teeth or occasionally ± regular. Inflorescences arising from the base of the pseudobulb, often exceeding the leaves, simply racemose or frequently paniculate; bracts inconspicuous, rarely with a basal extrafloral nectary. Flowers resupinate, rather small, thin in texture. Sepals and petals free, variously spreading, similar, the petals usually slightly shorter and broader. Lip decurved, spurred, 3-or apparently 4-lobed; side lobes erect; mid-lobe usually lobulate or emarginate; disc either with 2 approximate, quadrate or triangular calli at the spur entrance or with 3 variously thickened, parallel ridges which together with the lateral nerves are sparsely but distinctly papillose or hirsute. Column erect, short, oblique at the base or with a short foot; anther cucullate or cristate; pollinia 2, ovoid or pyriform, on a short or rudimentary stipe; viscidium large; stigmata confluent; rostellum short.

Shady forests.