Robiquetia spathulata J.J. Sm. 1912

20/06/2010

Robiquetia spathulata (Blume) J.J. Sm. 1912, often misspelled as Robiquetia spatulata is an epiphytic growing orchid species widley spread over Asia , especially South East Asia.



Robiquetia spathulata orchids are found in the Himalayas, Bangladesh, India (Assam, Sikkim), Bhutan, South China, Myanamar (formerly Burma), Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines. Flowers get a size of about 0,8 cm. Flowering period: April - June. Robiquetia spathulata orchids are protected by CITES Appendix II (trade controlled to avoid use incompatible with species survival).

Robiquetia spathulata (Blume) J.J. Sm. 1912
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Image: Robiquetia spathulata (Blume) J.J. Sm. 1912
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

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