ຫຍ້າໃບລາຍ
Lyle's Jewerly Orchid
Anoectochilus lylei Rolfe ex Downie
Plants
Herbaceous plants
Vines
Ecology
Use
The plant is dug out or its roots and rhizomes are pulled from the ground. Due to low densities and its specific habitat, finding it requires journeys of 4 km-6 km into the forest: only 200 g-300 g can be collected per person per day. Moreover, this rare plant often dies easily after it has been collected from the forest, and natural reproduction is thus limited. Management rules are non existent and there is a need for propagation at village level. Nha bai lai is sold fresh or sometimes kept in alcohol. In the north of Laos some traders have started drying its leaves in an oven. China and Taiwan have a high and growing demand for this plant. In northern villages 1 kg of fresh plants is worth c. $4-$7 (in the south $1-$2) while a dried kilo fetches about $65. treat snake bite and invigorate body.
Nutrition
| Nutrient | /100g | Remark |
|---|---|---|
| Proteins | N/A | N/A |
| Carbohydrates | N/A | N/A |
| Fats | N/A | N/A |
| Vitamins | N/A | N/A |
| Minerals | N/A | N/A |
| Fibers | N/A | N/A |
References
Greijmans, M., Ketphanh, S., Lamxay, V., & Sengdala, K. 2007. Non-Timber Forest Products in the Lao PDR. A Manual of 100 Commercial and Traditional Products. The National Agriculture and Forestry Research Institute. Vientiane, Lao PDR.
Pedersen, H.Æ., Kurzwell, H., Suddee, S. & Cribb, P.J. 2011. Orchidaceae, in: Flora of Thailand 12(1): 1-302. The Forest Herbarium, National Park, Wildlife and Plant Conservation Department, Bangkok.