Bulbophyllum.
leopardinum
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Genus |
Bulbophyllum |
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Species |
leopardinum |
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Tribe |
Epidendreae |
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Subtribe |
Bulbophyllinae |
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Altitude |
6000ft |
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Habitat |
Epiphytic |
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Description |
Pseudobulbs obpyriform, compressed, crowded, imbricate,
smooth, 2.5-3.5 cm placed obliquely on stout fibrous
rhizomes; leaf elliptic-oblong, 7.5-15 cm x 2.5-5 cm
ending in short petiole; flowers 1-3, 25 mm across, from
base of pseudobulb, pale yellow spotted with
crimson;sepals ovate-lanceolate, sub-acute; petals
smaller than the sepals, 7 nerved; lip thick, secreting
nectar profusely, decurved form below the middle,
lanceolate, the base having small toothed auricles;
column with short triangular projection about middle |
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Flower color |
Pale yellow spotted with crimson |
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Distribution |
Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Khasia hills |
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Flowering |
October-November |
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Reference |
1. Sir George King and Robert Pantling, The Orchids of
the Sikkim- Himalaya. Vol. VIII. Pg. 67-68. 2. Udail
C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids : guide to identification &
culture, Vol. II. 1979, pg.380. 3. Paul Bruhl, A
guide to the Orchids of Sikkim, pg. 206 |
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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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