Peristylus aristatus
The Spiked Peristylus
Also known as: Habenaria aristata (Lindl.) Hook.f. +1 more
- Habenaria aristata (Lindl.) Hook.f.
- Peristylus exilis Wight
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a tuberous geophyte.
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Peristylus aristatus (commonly known as The Spiked Peristylus) is a tuberous orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It naturally occurs in Tropical Asia. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with subtropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Subtropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent, Indo-China
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Assam, East Himalaya, India, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka