Taeniophyllum alwisii Lindl.1858 Drawing by © Rchb.f and Swiss Orchid Foundation at the Jany Renz Herbaria Website

Part shade Spring

Common Name Alwis' Taeniophtllum

Flower Size

Found in southern India and Sri Lanka as a mini-miniature sized, leafless epiphtye that blooms in the fall

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

Synonyms Alwisia minuta Thwaites ex Lindl. 1858

References W3 Tropicos, Kew Monocot list , IPNI ; The Orchids of India A Glimpse Misra 2007

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