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The Philippine ground orchid

Local Name	:	The Philippine ground orchid
Botanical Name	:	Spathoglottis plicata Blume
Common Name	:	The Philippine ground orchid
Family	:	Orchidaceae
Distribution	:	The species is distributed in Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Indo-China, Philippines, Thailand. In India it is distributed in Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Arunachal Pradesh, etc.
Habit	:	Terrestrial
Short Description	:	It is a terrestrial orchid, featuring broad, pleated leaves and vibrant, showy flowers in shades of pink or purple.

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Descriptions

It is a medium size terrestrial orchid. Leaves arise from pseudobulb, lanceolate, pleated and with persistent fibrous leaf base. Flower purple, resupinate, yellow patch at the base of the lip.

Flowering & Fruiting Period

February-June

Use(s)

It is widely grown for its colorful, showy flowers, making it a popular choice for gardens and landscape design.