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Jewel Orchid 
| Local Name |
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Jewel Orchid |
| Botanical Name |
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Ludisia discolor (Ker Gawl.) Blume |
| Common Name |
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Jewel Orchid |
| Family |
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Orchidaceae |
| Distribution |
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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 |
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Terrestrial |
| Short Description |
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It is a small, terrestrial orchid with dark green leaves with contrasting red or purple veins. |
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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.
