Anoectochilus medogensis (Orchidaceae), an Endangered ‘Jewel Orchid', Reported for the First Time from India
2023 Volume 98 Issue 2 Pages 82-85
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2023 Volume 98 Issue 2 Pages 82-85
Anoectochilus medogensis H.Z.Tian & Y.Jin (Orchidaceae) is reported from India for the first time based on the collections from Sukiyo, Pakke Kessang district of Arunachal Pradesh, India. Detailed description based on Indian plants and photo-plates are provided for facilitating identification and also to update circumscription of the species. The conservation status of the species is estimated as Endangered [EN: B1ab(v)+2ab(v); C2a(i); D] as per IUCN’s guidelines based on the present finding.
