Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 3880ft/1183m. This species is becoming more rare (especially on the Big Island) and is currently a 'species of concern'. They do not self pollinate and require an unknown insect pollinator. This plant was likely planted as part of the Park Service management/restoration strategy.
Endemic to Hawaiian Islands. Elevation around 3880ft/1183m. This species is becoming more rare (especially on the Big Island) and is currently a 'species of concern'. They do not self pollinate and require an unknown insect pollinator. This plant was likely planted as part of the Park Service management/restoration strategy.
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and one of only 3 native orchids in Hawaii. This was possibly a planted cutting by the NPS. Elevation around 3900ft/1189m
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and one of only 3 native orchids in Hawaii. This was possibly a planted cutting by the NPS. Elevation around 3900ft/1189m
Endemic to the Hawaiian Islands and one of only 3 native orchids in Hawaii. This was possibly a planted cutting by the NPS. Elevation around 3900ft/1189m
Name: Jewel Orchid (Anoectochilus monicae) < Cranichideae < Orchidoideae < OrchidaceaeSize: The largest leaf is almost 50 mm while the whole plant is around 120 mm tall. Location: Mount Kinabalu < Kundasang < Sabah < Borneo (Malaysia)Date: 25 August 2017They are named for their beautiful bright intricate vein patterns on their leaves. Unlike most orchids, Jewel Orchids are more well known for their leaves rather than their flowers. Flowers are also rare to witness due to specific conditions during certain seasons to make it bloom. The flowers of this orchid species have obvious "filaments" which makes it very unusual compared to other orchid groups. There are also tiny hairs on the petals. Only grow low in the montane rainforest floor where it is dark and cool. Closely related to Macodes genus.
Name: Jewel Orchid (Anoectochilus monicae) < Cranichideae < Orchidoideae < OrchidaceaeSize: The largest leaf is almost 50 mm while the whole plant is around 120 mm tall. Location: Mount Kinabalu < Kundasang < Sabah < Borneo (Malaysia)Date: 25 August 2017They are named for their beautiful bright intricate vein patterns on their leaves. Unlike most orchids, Jewel Orchids are more well known for their leaves rather than their flowers. Flowers are also rare to witness due to specific conditions during certain seasons to make it bloom. The flowers of this orchid species have obvious "filaments" which makes it very unusual compared to other orchid groups. There are also tiny hairs on the petals. Only grow low in the montane rainforest floor where it is dark and cool. Closely related to Macodes genus.