Nelumbo - The Bulletin of the Botanical Survey of India

P. G. Diwakar ¹, D. K. Agrawala ¹, H. J. Chowdhery ¹

Affiliations
1 Botanical Survey of India, Andaman & Nicobar Circle, Port Blair- 744 102, IN

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Kothareddy Prasad ¹, Jeewan Singh Jalal ², D. K. Agrawala ²

Affiliations
1 Botanical Survey of India, Deccan Regional Centre, Koti, Hyderabad–500 095, Telangana, IN
2 Botanical Survey of India, Headquarters, CGO Complex, Sector - 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700064, West Bengal, IN

Abstract

A new species of Odisha (Orchidaceae), O. bonaccordensis is described from the Western Ghats of Kerala, India in the sub-family Orchidoideae. The article deliberates on the exclusivity of the proposed new species with pertinent material and diagnostics. Also, an illustration and photo plates are presented to depict the morphology of new species.

Keywords

Orchidaceae, New Species, India, Kerala.

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C. S. Rao ¹, D. K. Agrawala ², Musadiq Hussain Bhat ³

Affiliations
1 Rural Development and Panchayati Raj Department, Gram Vikas Bhawan, Gangtok - 737101, IN
2 Botanical Survey of India, Headquarters, CGO Complex, Sector 1, Salt Lake City, Kolkata - 700064, IN
3 Central National Herbarium, Botanical Survey of India, Po. Botanic Garden, Howrah - 711103, IN

Abstract

Liparis torta Hook.f. [ORCHIDACEAE-EPIDENDROIDEAE-MALAXIDEAE-MALAXIDINAE] which was known by more than 130 years old type collection from Khasi Hills, Meghalaya has been rediscovered from Arunachal Pradesh. It is a lookalike species of Liparis bootanensis Griff. in gross morphology, but with considerable differences in the floral details and phenological behaviour. Present paper reports its rediscovery after more than 130 years; its range extension in Arunachal Pradesh; its relationship with Liparis bootanensis; and the Red list assessment as per IUCN guidelines. A detail morphological description with illustrative photo plate has been provided for its easy identification. Its original description has been amended and an epitype has been designated as a supplement for its identity. This has also been provided with information on phenology, habitat, distribution and threats.

Keywords

Liparis torta, Orchidaceae, Taxonomy, Epitype, Distribution, Endemic.

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