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Genus |
Dendrobium |
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Species |
denudans |
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Tribe |
Epidendreae |
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Subtribe |
Dendrobinae |
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Altitude |
3000ft to 5500ft |
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Habitat |
Epiphytic |
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Description |
Pseudobulbs 7.5-25 cm x 6-8 mm, tapering towards the
apex; leaves 5-10 cm x 10-20 mm, deciduous at flowering
time, oblong, acute, apex unequally lobed; inflorescence
from the terminal portion, opposite leaves, slender,
decurved, 3-4 per pseudobulb, bearing 10-15 flowers;
flowers 15-18 mm long, pale green; sepals subequal,
partly open, linear, acuminate, 17 mm x 2-2.5 mm; petals
linear, acuminate, 12 mm x 1 mm; lip 5-6 mm x 3-4 mm,
3-lobed, decurved from base; lateral lobes narrow,
deeply serrate, green with radiating red lines; terminal
lobe obdeltoid-ovate, strongly curled outwards, acute,
margins serrate-crisped; disc with obscurely 3-lined
smooth surface with a triangular apex ending at the
terminal lobe; mentum deep purple |
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Flower color |
Pale
green or whitish |
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Distribution |
Kumaon, Nepal, Sikkim |
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Flowering |
September-October |
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Fruiting |
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Reference |
1. Sir George King and Robert Pantling, The Orchids of
the Sikkim-himalaya. Vol. VIII. Pg. 45. 2. Udai C.
Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to identification &
culture. Vol.II.1979, pg. 338. 3. Paul Bruhl, A
guide to the Orchids of Sikkim. Pg. 61-62 |
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Rhododendron
Amongst the many
floral treaties of Sikkim Himalaya one of the earliest ones may be
found over the genus Rhododendron (Gk. rhodo = red, dendrons = tree
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Orchid
Orchid
known for their brilliance in colors, unusual shapes
attractive growth habits, variety in fragrance and
exquisite beauty can attract any nature lovers.
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Medicinal Plant
Sikkim
with its total geographical area of 7,096 sq km is
bestowed with a huge diversity of flora and fauna.
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