Aerides suavissima described from specimen taken from Malacca. In general appearance it is similar to Aerides odorata. This orchid in fragrance more balsemic and delicious, The sepals and petals are white and lilac tip, the lip is pale nankin or pale lemon colour, with lilac streak a long the centre of middle lobe.
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| Aerides suavissima |
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| Aerides suavissima |
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| Aerides suavissima |
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| Aerides suavissima |
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| Aerides suavissima |
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| Aerides suavissima |
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| Aerides suavissima |
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| Aerides suavissima |
Basionym :
The journal of the Horticultural Society of London, 4 : 264, 1849
Reprint description :
Paxton's flower garden, 2 : 141, 1851
Distribution :
Sumatra, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo?
42 SUM, MLY, BOR
Credit :
Photo by Mr. Anton Banderas, specimen collected from Aceh, Sumatra.
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