Orchidaceae · Spathoglottis

Malayan Ground Orchid

Spathoglottis plicata

Herb
Habit
Herb
Found in India
Kerala, Maharashtra, Assam & more
Flowering
Throughout the year

Plant Details

Scientific name
Spathoglottis plicata
Genus
Spathoglottis
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Garden Plant
Habitat type
Cultivated
Native to
Malaysia
Found in India
Kerala, Maharashtra, Assam, Karnataka, Arunachal Pradesh, Goa
Flowering & fruiting
Throughout the year

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Bengali
ফিলিপাইন ভুঁই অর্কিড

About Malayan Ground Orchid

Malayan Ground Orchid (Spathoglottis plicata) 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 garden plant. It is native to Malaysia. It flowers and fruits through much of the year.

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Malayan Ground Orchid belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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