Galeola
(a diminutive of galea, a helmet; in allusion to the form of the labellum). Including Cyrtosia, Erythrorchis, &c. ORD. Orchideoe. A genus of about a dozen species of leafless epiphytes, sometimes climbing to a considerable extent. They are natives of India, Japan, the Malayan Archipelago, new Caledonia, and Australia. Flowers in terminal, usually pendulous, panicles. Some of the species are decidedly showy; but, probably, none are successfully cultivated in this country.