Abstract
In this study we have included a monopodial epiphytic orchid, Staurochilus ramosus (Lindl.) Seidenf. to the flora of Tripura, for the first time. This article deals with a little bit of genus description, geographical location, phenology and taxonomic enumeration supported by suitable photo flyer.
Highlights
IntroductionAs an outcome of meticulous field exploration and survey at Brahmabari to Amarpur road of Gomati district in Tripura during the year 2018 in the last week of May, we have collected several orchids at flowering condition along with one unidentified species in fruiting condition
As an outcome of meticulous field exploration and survey at Brahmabari to Amarpur road of Gomati district in Tripura during the year 2018 in the last week of May, we have collected several orchids at flowering condition along with one unidentified species in fruiting condition. This orchid species was planted at orchid house of Tripura University campus, Suryamaninagar
After detailed study in laboratory and reviewing the state flora of Tripura (1983) and existing literature, the species was identified as Trichoglottis ramosa (Lindl.) Senghas and it is a new addition to the flora of Tripura
Summary
As an outcome of meticulous field exploration and survey at Brahmabari to Amarpur road of Gomati district in Tripura during the year 2018 in the last week of May, we have collected several orchids at flowering condition along with one unidentified species in fruiting condition. This orchid species was planted at orchid house of Tripura University campus, Suryamaninagar. Tripura is an orchid rich state of the northeast India but in the flora of Tripura Orchidaceae represents only 23 genera with 33 species [1]. In 2017 and 2019 Baishnab and Datta [2, 3] included few species to the flora of Tripura
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