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Tiger Orchid Ludisia discolor

Other Common Name(s):

Other plants called Tiger Orchid:

Previously known as:

  • Haemaria discolor
Phonetic Spelling
loo-DIS-ee-uh DIS-kol-or
Description

An orchid native to SE Asia.  It is the only species in its genus.

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Tags:
#orchid#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
 
Potted orchid with colorful leaves.
Habit. Maja Dumat CC BY 2.0
Potted orchid with colorful leaves.
Habit and leaves. Maja Dumat CC BY 2.0
Dark green leaves with pinkish veins.
Leaves. Katja Schulz CC BY 2.0
Spike of white flowers
Flowers. Katja Schulz CC BY 2.0
Spike of white flowers
Flowers. Tim Waters CC BY-NC-ND 2.0
Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#orchid#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Ludisia
    Species:
    discolor
    Family:
    Orchidaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Country Or Region Of Origin:
    SE Asia
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Perennial
  • Leaves:
    Hairs Present:
    No
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No