Orchid
For culture, see Heliconia, on p. 128, Vol. II.
O. borneensis (Bornean). fl. produced in short spikes close to the ground; sepals yellowish at base, purplish towards the apex. narrow linear-lanceolate, acute, 1in. long; petals blackish-violet. linear, obtuse, aristate, rather more than 1/4in. long; lip blackish-violet, linear, acuminate, 1in. long; stamens five. l. elliptic-oblong, acuminate, bright green, 6in. to 8in. long, 2 1/2in. to 3in. broad; petioles 5in. to 10in. long. Borneo, 1886.