Thipke Irid Amri / Cat-Tail Orchid
Aerides maculosa
- Habit
- Herb
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa & more
- Flowering
- May-October
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Aerides maculosa
- Genus
- Aerides
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Distribution
- India
- Found in India
- Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan
- Flowering & fruiting
- May-October
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Leaf characters
- Arrangement
- Alternate
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.
Flower & fruit characters
Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.
Local Names
- Marathi
- Thipke irid amri, गुलाबी द्रौपदी पुष्प
About Thipke Irid Amri
Cat-Tail Orchid (Aerides maculosa) is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It occurs across India. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during May-October.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Thipke Irid Amri belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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