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Ludisia discolor

Jewel orchid

About

A popular and highly cultivated orchid, *Ludisia discolor* is commonly known as the jewel orchid due to its striking, velvety, deep burgundy to purple foliage. It is native to a wide range of tropical regions across Asia.

Field notes

Distribution & habitat

Southern China, Northeast India, Thailand, Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Myanmar.

Cultivation notes

often cultivated

Habitat

Altitude
Altitude Class
Native To
Thailand, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Myanmar, India, Vietnam, China

Cultivation

Difficulty
easy

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