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Calanthe vestita Lindl. 1833

Jul 092010

Calanthe vestita Lindl. 1833 is a terrestrial,
sometimes lithophytic growing orchid species,
endemic to Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia and Indonesia.
The white Calanthe vestita flowers reach a size from 5 to about 7 cm
in length. Flowering period: October – February