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Local Name Fox tail
Botanical Name Rhynchostylis retusa (L.) Blume
Common Name Fox tail
Family Orchidaceae
Distribution It is found in India, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal, Sri Lanka, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Philippines, Thailand, Indo- China.
Habit Epiphyte
Short Description It is an epiphytic orchid attractive, fragrant pink tail like flowers.

Descriptions

It is a scattered or clustered robust epiphytic. Leaves distichous, crowded, arching. Inflorescence peduncle stout, short; raceme drooping, cylindric, densely many – flowered. Flowers spreading pinkish white, pink or violet blotched, faintly scented.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

May - July

Use(s)

Leaves paste is used to treat inflammation