Anoectochilus setaceus

Description

Anoectochilus, commonly known as marbled jewel orchids or filigree orchids, is a genus of about fifty species in the orchid family Orchidaceae. They are terrestrial herbs with a creeping rhizome, an upright flowering stem and dark coloured leaves with contrasting veins. The flowers are relatively large and have a large labellum, markedly different from the sepals and petals.

Anoectochilus setaceus, the bristly anoectochilus, is a species of orchid native to the island of Java and Sumatra in Indonesia.

Plant identity

Family : Orchidaceae

Plant characteristics

Toxic for animals : No
Water : Moderate drinker
Brightness : Shadow lover