A re-collection of Diplocentrum recurvum lindl. (Orchidaceae) after a lapse of 100 years or more from Andhra Pradesh, India

Authors

  • Mitta Mahendranath Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh 517501, India
  • Kummara  Madhava Chetty Department of Botany, Sri Venkateswara University, Tirupathi, Andhra Pradesh 517501, India
  • Kothareddy Prasad Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Plot No. 366/1, Attapur, Hyderguda, Hyderabad, Telangana 500048, India

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/JoTT.o4172.7712-5

Keywords:

Andhra Pradesh, Horsley hills, rare orchid, recollection.

Abstract

Diplocentrumrecurvum Lindl. (Orchidaceae) has been recollected from the Horsley hills of Chittoor districts from Andhra Pradesh after a lapse of 100 years or more. The present paper provides a detailed description, photographs of old herbarium specimens and distribution of the species.

 

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Published

26-08-2015

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Vol. 7 No. 10 (2015)

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