Notes on the occurrence of orchids Bulbophyllum medioximum, Herminium edgeworthii and H. macrophyllum (Orchidaceae) in Arunachal Pradesh, India

Authors

  • Krishna Chowlu Botanical Survey of India, Arunachal Pradesh Regional Centre, Senki View, Papum Pare, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh 791111, India https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6006-1900
  • Avishek Bhattacharjee Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Acharya Jagadish Chandra Bose Indian Botanic Garden, Howrah, West Bengal 711103, India https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4574-3804
  • Pankaj Kumar Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Lam Kam Road, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R., China https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3469-5731

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.11609/jott.4071.10.15.13039-13043

Keywords:

new record, Kameng, Tawang, Distribution, orchid

Abstract

Bulbophyllum medioximum is reported as a new addition to the orchid flora of India along with two new records for the state of Arunachal Pradesh, namely, Herminium macrophyllum and H. edgeworthii.  A detailed description supported by the photo plates and updated distribution ranges have been provided. 

Author Biography

Pankaj Kumar, Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Lam Kam Road, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong S.A.R., China

Orchid Conservation Section
Flora Conservation Department

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Published

26-12-2018

Issue

Vol. 10 No. 15 (2018)

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Notes

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