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Bagho Nakho

Local Name	:	Bagho Nakho
Botanical Name	:	Aerides odorata Lour.
Common Name	:	Fragrant Fox Brush Orchid
Family	:	Orchidaceae
Distribution	:	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	:	Epiphyte
Short Description	:	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.

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.