hypochile

The hypochile is the lower part of the labellum, which is a petal-like structure, in orchids. The labellum, or lip, is a key feature of orchid flowers, often serving as a landing platform for pollinators. In some orchids, like the Coryanthes genus, the hypochile produces a strong odor that attracts male euglossine bees. This odor is collected by the bees and transferred to their legs, a process that can lead to pollination. The pistil, the female reproductive part of a flower, consists of the ovary, style, and stigma. The ovary contains ovules, which develop into seeds after fertilization.123