About Pale Pholidota
Pale Pholidota (Pholidota pallida) 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 incl. Andaman, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, Bhutan, Malay Peninsula, Pacific Islands, Australia, Indo-China. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during August-May. The species is valued in traditional medicine.
Plant Details
- Scientific name
- Pholidota pallida
- Genus
- Pholidota
- Family
- ORCHIDACEAE
- Habit
- Herb
- Distribution
- India incl. Andaman, Nepal, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, China, Bhutan, Malay Peninsula, Pacific Islands, Australia, Indo-China
- Flowering & fruiting
- August-May
- Conservation status
- Not Evaluated (NE)

Orchidaceae
Orchid family
Pale Pholidota belongs to the Orchidaceae family.
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