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Cremastra cremastra
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Genus |
Cremastra |
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Species |
cremastra |
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Tribe |
Vandeae |
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Subtribe |
Cyrtopodiinae |
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Altitude |
6600ft to 9000ft |
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Description |
Stem
bulbous at base and arising from a large warty
rootstock; pseudostem bearing 2 leaves at the apex;
leaves with petioles 10-15 cm, elliptic, plicate, 15-30
cm * 7.5-12.5 cm; inflorescence often 2 from base of the
bulb, 30-35 cm long; raceme 10-15 cm long, dense;
flowers partly opening, drooping, imbricating, pink,
30-35 mm long; floral bract lanceolate, exceeding the
short ovary; sepals and petals narrowly lanceolate;
labellum linear, shortly saccate at base, dilated and
3-lobed towards the apex; lateral lobes narrowly oblong,
divergent; the apical lobe much longer, oblong, blunt,
with a fleshy appendage near base; column long, slender,
dilated and 3-lobed at the apex. |
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Flower color |
Pink |
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Distribution |
Nepal, Sikkim, Bhutan, Khasia Hills, Japan |
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Flowering |
March-April |
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Reference |
1. Udai C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to
identification & culture. Vol.II.1979,pg.462. |
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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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