Anoectochilus geniculatus
Family: Orchidaceae
What it is like
A ground orchid. It grows in soil. It grows 12-25 cm tall. The leaves are long and broad. The leaves are brownish-purple with bright yellow veins. There are 1-5 flowers in a group.
Where it is found
It is a tropical plant. It grows in rainforest between 600-1,100 m above sea level.
Countries/locations it is found in
Asia, Indochina, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, SE Asia, Singapore, Thailand
How it is used for food
Edible parts
Leaves