Vanda coerulea


Vanda coerulea, commonly known as blue orchid, blue vanda or autumn lady's tresses, is a species of orchid found in Assam and neighbouring Khasi hills with its range extending to China. It is known as kwaklei in Manipuri and vandaar in Sanskrit. It has bluish purple flowers which are very long lasting compared to other orchids. The plant bears up to 20 to 30 spikes.

Medicinal uses

The juice of flower is used as eye drops against glaucoma, cataract and blindness.
Active ingredients of Vanda coerulea may fight against the visible signs of ageing skin.