Gastrochilus suavis Seidenf. 1988

Inflorescence Photos by Manorot Tangsaveepha Copyright ©, and the Butterfly and Orchids Photo Gallery

Fragrance Part Sun Fall

Common Name The Soft Gastrochilus [refers to the scent]

Flower Size .6 to .1" [1.5 to 2.5 cm]

Found in Thailand and blooms in the fall with 4 to 8 slightly fragrant flowers

CAUTION I have no way of verifying this determination so please use with caution

Synonyms Gastrochilus obliquus var. suavis (Seidenf.) (1996

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; Orchids Australia Vol 12 No 4 2000 photo; A Field Guide to the Wild Orchids of Thailand Vaddhanaphuti 2001; Orchids of India A Glimpse Misra 2007

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