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Bagho Nakho 
| Local Name |
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Bagho Nakho |
| Botanical Name |
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Aerides odorata Lour. |
| Common Name |
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Fragrant Fox Brush Orchid |
| Family |
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Orchidaceae |
| Distribution |
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The species is distributed in India, Bhutan, Combodia, Laos, Myanmar, Nepal, Thailand, Vietnam, etc. In India, it is found in Northeast India, Central and Peninsular India, Andaman & Nicobar Islans. |
| Habit |
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Epiphyte |
| Short Description |
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It is an epiphytic orchid species with fragrant, long-lasting flowers that display a mix of white, pink, and purple hues. It is native to Southeast Asia and often found in lowland forests. |
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Descriptions
It is an epiphytic herb with pendulous form and short branchlet. Leaves unequally bilobed. Inflorescence racemose. Flowers fragrant, light purple to white and tip with spotted purple. Petals subelliptic, lip spurred.
Flowering & Fruiting Period
May to July
Use(s)
It is used in the treatment of skin infections and to promote wound healing.
