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Disperis and Epipogium (Orchidaceae):Two New Generic Record for the Flora of Odisha


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1 Similipal Tiger Reserve, Bhanjpur, Baripada, Odisha-757002, India
2 P. G. Department of Botany, North Orissa University, Baripada, Odisha-757003, India
 

Two orchid species viz. Disperis neilgherrensis Wight and Epipogium roseum (D. Don) Lindl. are reported as new distributional record for the state of Odisha. These genera are recorded first time for the flora of Odisha. Detailed taxonomic description, notes on distribution and photo plates are provided for easy identification.

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Disperis, Epipogium, Flora, Orchidaceae, Similipal.
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Authors

Truptirekha Kar
Similipal Tiger Reserve, Bhanjpur, Baripada, Odisha-757002, India
Maloth Mohan
Similipal Tiger Reserve, Bhanjpur, Baripada, Odisha-757002, India
Kishore Kumar Mandal
P. G. Department of Botany, North Orissa University, Baripada, Odisha-757003, India

Abstract


Two orchid species viz. Disperis neilgherrensis Wight and Epipogium roseum (D. Don) Lindl. are reported as new distributional record for the state of Odisha. These genera are recorded first time for the flora of Odisha. Detailed taxonomic description, notes on distribution and photo plates are provided for easy identification.

Keywords


Disperis, Epipogium, Flora, Orchidaceae, Similipal.

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