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Ascocentrum
ampullaceum
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Genus |
Ascocentrum |
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Species |
ampullaceum |
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Tribe |
Vandeae |
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Subtribe |
Vandinae |
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Altitude |
1000ft to 3300ft |
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Description |
stems
7.5-12.5 cm long, erect, clustered; leaves 8-10, 7-15 cm
x 12-20 mm, oblong-linear, keeled, bifid at apex with a
small tooth in between, mottled with brownish-purple;
inflorescence 7-12 cm long, densely flowered, axillary,
several at a time; flowers 17-20 mm across, deep pink;
floral bract minute, the ovary and pedicel 10 mm long;
sepals and petals about equal, spreading obovate, 6-8 mm
x 4-5 mm, labellum with obscure sidelobes or none,
ending in a long flexuose, cylindric, spur, 10 mm long
and inflated at the bend; apical lobe liner-oblong,
sub-acute, entire with upturned apex; pollinia 2,
globose, deep purple.
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Flower color |
deep pink. |
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Distribution |
Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Bhutan, Khasia Hills, Bangaladesh,
Burma, Thailand.
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Flowering |
March-April |
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Fruiting |
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Reference |
Udai C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to identification
& culture, Vol.II. Pg.560.
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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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