[2] It was discovered in 2005 by Jaap J. Vermeulen and Peter O'Byrne.

Five to eight slightly fragrant flowers are produced on 20 cm long inflorescences.

The sepals and petals bear striped patterns of reddish colouration.

[3] It exclusively inhabits the central region of Sulawesi and is typically found at elevations between 1000 and 1200 meters in a dry, grassy valley, where it thrives as an epiphyte on small trees.

[4] Seeds of this species were distributed by Peter O'Byrne, who introduced it into cultivation.