The sole member of the genus Arundina, this plants is found from the Himalayas to Malaysia. This species is often cultivated. Among the largest of Malaysian Orchids. The flowers are not long lasting. Flowers appear at the tip of a long stately stalk and the plant grows easily. In the sub-montane hill side where it is found, it is field of pink, very impressive indeed. Without any changes, several plants are bundled together as a garden plant. This group will have fresh flowers daily to give the impression that the planted orchids have long lasting flowers. For this reason the plant has been introduced elsewhere as a garden plant The plant was introduced to many other countries and also replanted as wild plants in Singapore. It got its name as Tapah Weeds.