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Rasna

Local Name	:	Rasna
Botanical Name	:	Vanda tessellata (Roxb.) Hook. ex G.Don
Common Name	:	Checkered Vanda
Family	:	Epiphyte
Distribution	:	It is found in humid, tropical, and subtropical environments across India, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Myanmar
Habit	:	Epiphyte
Short Description	:	It is a large epiphytic orchid with striking, patterned flowers with a tessellated (checkered) appearance.

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Descriptions

It is an epiphytic orchid, with simple or branching aerial roots and, a stout stem. Leaves succulent linear, recurved. The flower is yellow in color and sometimes brown, yellowish brown.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

January-September

Use(s)

Leaves juice is used to treat earache.