Gastrochilus bellinus

Gastrochilus bellinus belongs to the genus Gastrochilus within the Orchidaceae family, a group of flowering plants known for their diverse and often intricate floral structures. This species is distributed across several Southeast Asian countries, including South-Central China, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam. The species was formally published in 1891, with the name based on earlier work by Rchb.f. and later revised by Kuntze. As part of the Orchidaceae family, it shares characteristics common to orchids, such as specialized pollination mechanisms and often epiphytic growth habits.