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Aerides
odoratum
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Genus |
Aerides |
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Species |
odoratum |
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Tribe |
Vandeae |
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Subtribe |
Aeriidinae |
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Altitude |
1600ft to 2600ft |
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Habitat |
epiphytic |
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Description |
stem
30-45 cm long, stout; leaves 8-12, 15- 30 cm x 15- 45
cm, oblong; inflorescence from above the axil, deflexed,
as long as or longer than leaves, many flowered; flowers
highly fragrant, 18-22 mm across, white with purple
blotches at the extremeties; dorsal sepal 10 mm x 6 mm,
broadly elliptic-ovate; lateral sepals 10-11 mm x 10-11
mm, orbicular-ovate; petals oblong, 10 mm long; labellum
3-lobed, ending in a large, infundibular spur, curved
forwards; lateral lobes shallow, truncate, erose; apical
lobe linear, emarginate, lying between the edges of
lateral lobes and of deep pinkish-purple; column with
elongated foot, 8 mm long.
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Flower color |
white with purple blotches. |
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Distribution |
Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Bhutan, Khasia Hills, S.E.
Asia. |
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Flowering |
June |
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Fruiting |
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Temperature |
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Light |
semi shade |
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Reference |
1. Sir George King and Robert pantling, The Orchids of
the Sikkim- Himalaya. Vol.VIII. Pg.212. 2. Udai C.
Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to identification &
culture, Vol.II. Pg.549. 3. Paul Bruhl, A guide to
the Orchids of Sikkim. Pg.127.
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Rhododendron
Amongst the many
floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be
found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree
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Orchid
Orchid
known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes
attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and
exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.
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Medicinal Plant
Sikkim
with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is
bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.
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