About Nilgiri Belly-Lip Orchid
Nilgiri Belly-Lip Orchid (Gastrochilus acaulis) 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 is typically found in semi-evergreen, evergreen, moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests and also in the sholas. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during March-November.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Gastrochilus acaulis
- Genus
- Gastrochilus
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Habitat
- Semi-evergreen, evergreen, moist deciduous and dry deciduous forests and also in the sholas
- Distribution
- India, Sri Lanka
- Flowering & fruiting
- March-November
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Nilgiri Belly-Lip Orchid belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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