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AIR-i-deez — from the Greek word aer (air, wind); refers to the plant’s epiphytic habit
RIN-jens — open-mouthed, referring to a hole Dave’s Botanary
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Commonly known as: open-mouthed aeridesMarathi: रिंगण ईरीड अमरी ringan irid amri
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Native to: s Western Ghats (of India), Sri Lanka 
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Aerides ringens:
I am attaching Aerides ringens photographed this summer from sholas of Nilgiri Hills


Yes beautiful Aerides ringens. The color is so dark!!!



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Aerides :  Attachments (1). 4 posts by 4 authors.

Common name: Rigid Aerides
Botanical name:  Aerides ringens
Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
Location – Goa. July 2013


Really very beautiful …



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Orchidaceae fortnight :: Aerides ringens :: Kumta :: DV03 : 1 image. 8 posts by 6 authors.

Aerides ringens (Lindl.) C.E.C.Fisch.
AIR-i-deez — from the Greek word aer (air, wind); refers to the plant’s epiphytic habitDave’s Botanary
RIN-jens — open-mouthed, referring to a hole Dave’s Botanary
commonly known as: open-mouthed aerides • Marathi: रिंगण ईरीड अमरी ringan irid amri
Native to: s Western Ghats (of India), Sri Lanka
References: Flowers of IndiaFlowers of Sahyadri by Shrikant Ingalhalikar • Orchids of Kerala
near Kumta on 17 MAR 13

Very pretty and rare. I think this is endemic to India.


Many thanks …  Orchids of Kerala says s Western Ghats (of India) to Sri Lanka.



Seen this Epiphytic herb en-route Mundgetaggal (North Karnataka).
Bot. name: Aerides ringens
Family: Orchidaceae.

Fantastic pics. Yes Aerides ringens.



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Orchidaceae Fortnight:Aerides ringens 151013 GK11 :  Attachments (1). 9 posts by 8 authors.
Aerides ringens from Mala, Udupi, Karnataka


Wonderful ringens, thanks for sharing.


Thanks to all for encouraging comments. One among my first digital shots by using Sony H1. Way back in 2006.



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Anshi Ghat :: Aerides ringens :: DVFEB34/67 : 1 post by 1 author. 4 images.
Anshi Ghat Karnataka
Date: 25 MAY 2013 … Altitude: 340 – 380 m asl
Aerides ringens (Lindl.) C.E.C.Fisch. (family: Orchidaceae)


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TSP-JUL2016-06-406:Images of Aerides ringens (Orchidaceae) : 9 posts by 5 authors. Attachments (5)

It is my pleasure to present few images of Aerides ringens  (Orchidaceae 

Habit: Herb 

Habitat: Wild, epiphytic, Semi-evergreen forest fringe. 

Sighting: Chikmagalur, Karnataka, about 1200 msl 

Date: 01-07-2016


Beautiful close ups.


wow nice. Aerides ringens.



Images by tspkumar

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TSP-OCT2016-09-446:Images of Aerides ringens (Orchidaceae) : 3 posts by 2 authors. Attachments (5)

Presenting few images of Aerides ringens (Orchidaceae 

Habit:Herb 

Habitat:Wild,epiphytic,semi-evergreen forest fringe 

Sighting:Near Chikmagalur,Karnataka,about 1000 msl 

Date:05-08-2016


Marvellous!!!



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Flora of Kaiga_ID_Please_01032017 PK1 : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (2)

Pl see attached 2 pic of Orchid of Western
Ghats, bloom during Feb-March in our Kaiga-Anshi
Date/Time-:28/02/17   –    08:30
Location- Place, Altitude – Kaiga , Uttar Kannada , Karnataka, 380 mtrs
Habitat- Garden/ Urban/ Wild/ Type-   wild
Habit- Tree/ Shrub/ Climber/ Herb- Orchid
Length- 20-30cm


There are two orchids
Aerides ringens and Dendrobium crepidatum or lawianum. Need to see the open flower.



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requested for ID : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (3)

Pl see attached 3 pic of Orchid of Western
Ghats, bloom during Feb-March in our Kaiga-Anshi


This is Aerides ringens.



 

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ames of Plants in India :: Aerides ringens (Lindl.) C.E.C.Fisch. … (family: Orchidaceae): Aerides ringens (Lindl.) C.E.C.Fisch. … (family: Orchidaceae)
Flowers of India Discussions at efloraofindia more views in flickr more views on Google Earth
AIR-i-deez — from the Greek word aer (air, wind); refers to the plant’s epiphytic habit
RIN-jens — open-mouthed, referring to a hole
Dave’s Botanary
commonly known as: open-mouthed aeridesMarathi: रिंगण ईरीड अमरी ringan irid amri
botanical names: Aerides ringens (Lindl.) C.E.C.Fisch. … synonyms: Aerides linearis Hook.f. • Aerides radicosa A.Rich. • Gastrochilus laxiflorus Kuntze • Gastrochilus paniculatus (Wight) Kuntze • Gastrochilus ringens (Lindl.) Kuntze • Gastrochilus wightianus (Lindl.) Kuntze • Saccolabium lineare Lindl. • Saccolabium paniculatum Wight • Saccolabium ringens Lindl. • Saccolabium rubrum Wight • Saccolabium wightianum Lindl. … The Plants List
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Photographed near Anshi along Anshi-Ulavi Road, Karnataka on 21 FEB 12
Not lucky to find the flower in glory.
Many thanks to … for the ID.
more views at flickr.


AIR-i-deez — Greek: aer (air, wind); refers to the plant’s epiphytic habit … Dave’s Botanary
RIN-jens — open-mouthed, referring to a hole … Dave’s Botanary

commonly known as: rigid aerides • Marathi: रिंगण ईरीड अमरी ringan irid amri

botanical namesAerides ringens (Lindl.) C.E.C.Fisch. … synonymsAerides linearis Hook.f. • Aerides radicosa A.Rich. • Gastrochilus laxiflorus Kuntze • Gastrochilus paniculatus (Wight) Kuntze • Gastrochilus ringens (Lindl.) Kuntze • Gastrochilus wightianus (Lindl.) Kuntze • Saccolabium lineare Lindl. • Saccolabium paniculatum Wight • Saccolabium ringens Lindl. • Saccolabium rubrum Wight • Saccolabium wightianum Lindl. … The Plants List (2013). Version 1.1.

Bibliography / etymology
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rigid aerides
~~~~~ MARATHI ~~~~~
रिंगण ईरीड अमरी ringan irid amri
  • Flowers of Sahyadri, a field guide to 500 Flowers of northern Western Ghats of India by Shrikant Ingalhalikar
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343 ID wild Orchid:
Please ID wild orchid,
Location: near Vannappuram, Thodupuzha, Idukki Dist., Kerala PIN:685607
Altitude: 1500fsl
Flower date: 14.07.2022, 08.05am
Habitat: wild, moisture, misty hill, wind, rooted on another tree
Plant habit: air plant orchid, climbing, erect, semi hard stem 13mm base diameter, perennial
Host plant: Mangifera indica
Height: 20cm
Leaves: alternate, lengthy, obtuse apex, fleshy simple glossy, size up to:17×0.23cm
Flower: axillary erect racemose, clustered, peduncle branched, size:12×7×7mm, whitish violet, non fragrant
Fruit:
Seed:
Camera: CANON EOS1500D +FL10x


Aerides ringens.


Yes, it is Aerides ringens, dear …, thank you very much for ID my plant and the great encouragement



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