Thrixspermum, Orchid


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Thrixspermum is a genus of monopodial epiphytic orchids in the family Orchidaceae, comprising about 100 species. The species are distributed from India to Southeast Asia, Australia and New Guinea, growing in lowland tropical rainforests up to an altitude of 1200 meters.

Thrixspermum produces a flattened raceme with flowers that grow in two distinct ranks or any direction. The fragrant flowers can last 2-3 days.


Thrixspermum saruwatarii
Thrixspermum saruwatarii
Author: Larsen Twins Orchids www.larsen-twins.dk. (public domain)

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