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Jewel Orchid

Local Name	:	Jewel Orchid
Botanical Name	:	Ludisia discolor (Ker Gawl.) Blume
Common Name	:	Jewel Orchid
Family	:	Orchidaceae
Distribution	:	It is distributed in China, India, Thailand, Vietnam, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar. In India, it is distributed in Northeastern states like Manipur, Sikkim, Meghalaya, etc.
Habit	:	Terrestrial
Short Description	:	It is a small, terrestrial orchid with dark green leaves with contrasting red or purple veins.

Descriptions

It is a terrestrial orchid with short creeping rhizome and velvety dark green and purple. Leaves are rosettes, leathery, purple. Flowers white with small yellow spot.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

December-February

Use(s)

It is prized for its attractive foliage, making it a popular choice for indoor and outdoor decorative plantings.