| East-Indian Short-Helmet Orchid |
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| File size | 778676 |
| Original date | 6/28/22 3:03 PM |
| Resolution | 0 x 0 |
| Flash | Flash did not fire, auto |
| Focal length | 3.37mm |
| Exposure time | 1/212s |
| Aperture | 2.2 |
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| Metering Mode | Center weighted average |
| Camera make | OPPO |
| Camera model | OPPO F17 |
| Sensor type | MonochromeArea |
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Botanical name: Brachycorythis helferi Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Synonyms: Habenaria helferi, Platanthera helferi, Phyllomphax helferi
Synonyms: Habenaria helferi, Platanthera helferi, Phyllomphax helferi
East-Indian Short-Helmet Orchid is a small to medium
sized terrestrial orchid with elliptic-lanceshaped or
ovate-lanceshaped, tapering leaves. The following characteristics
distinguish this one from the other known Brachycorythis species. The
lip epichile is round-ovate or broad, mostly notched at the tip and
1.2-3.3 cm in length and not very broad. The width of the petals is
three times their length. Leaves are lanceshaped, up to 14 cm in length
and 3-5mm in width. Plants are 15-60 cm in height. The spur has a
narrow tip and is 1.0-1.2 cm, curved. East-Indian Short-Helmet Orchid is
found in NE India to China and SE Asia.
| Identification credit: Chon Ks | Photographed in Manipur. |
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