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