Macodes
Encyclopedia
Macodes is one of a few genera of the orchid family
known as jewel orchids. These terrestrial orchids grows in the rainforest
floor of Southeast Asia
with high humidity and low light. The plant is cultivated for the veined leaves, unlike other orchids that are valued for the flowers.
Orchidaceae
The Orchidaceae, commonly referred to as the orchid family, is a morphologically diverse and widespread family of monocots in the order Asparagales. Along with the Asteraceae, it is one of the two largest families of flowering plants, with between 21,950 and 26,049 currently accepted species,...
known as jewel orchids. These terrestrial orchids grows in the rainforest
Rainforest
Rainforests are forests characterized by high rainfall, with definitions based on a minimum normal annual rainfall of 1750-2000 mm...
floor of Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia, South-East Asia, South East Asia or Southeastern Asia is a subregion of Asia, consisting of the countries that are geographically south of China, east of India, west of New Guinea and north of Australia. The region lies on the intersection of geological plates, with heavy seismic...
with high humidity and low light. The plant is cultivated for the veined leaves, unlike other orchids that are valued for the flowers.