Anoectochilus elatus
South Indian Jewel Orchid
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a rhizomatous geophyte.
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Naturally occurring in Tropical Asia, Anoectochilus elatus (commonly known as South Indian Jewel-orchid) is a rhizomatous orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in seasonally dry tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Bulb
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Indian Subcontinent
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
India