Jewel Orchid
Ludisia discolor
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar
- Flowering
- November-January
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Ludisia discolor
- Genus
- Ludisia
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Habit
- Herb
- Native to
- Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar
- Flowering & fruiting
- November-January
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.
About Jewel Orchid
Jewel Orchid (Ludisia discolor) 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 native to Malaysia, Indonesia and Myanmar. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during November-January.
Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Jewel Orchid belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
The illustration represents the family — not necessarily this exact species.
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