Aerides crispa is a species of epiphytic orchid native to western India and grows at an elevations of 800-1200.Inflorescens is a 40-50 cm long, erect to arching, branched, 20 to 25 flowered cluster, carrying fragrant flowers.
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Is it poisonous?
We have no record of Curled Aerides being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Aerides maculosa
- Aerides odorata
- Myrmecophila grandiflora
- Myrmecophila tibicinis
- Vanda tricolor
- Dendrobium nobile
Classification
- Kingdom
- Plantae
- Phylum
- Tracheophyta
- Class
- Liliopsida
- Order
- Asparagales
- Family
- Orchidaceae
- Genus
- Aerides
- Species
- Aerides crispa
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