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Cymbidium
elegans
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Genus |
Cymbidium |
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Species |
elegans |
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Tribe |
Vandeae |
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Subtribe |
Cymbidiiane |
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Altitude |
5000ft to 7000ft |
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Habitat |
epiphytic |
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Description |
pseudobulbs 5-7 cm long; leaves many, 45-60 cm x 16-20
mm, linear, acuminate expanded and equitant at base;
inflorescence from axils of leaves upto 60 cm long,
peduncle covered throughout with a few loose lancolate,
acuminate, convolute sheaths; raceme 10-25 cm long,
imbricately and densely flowered; flowers 40-45 mm long,
pale lemon yellow, often flushed with pink or brown;
sepals and petals subequal, oblanceolate-oblong, acute;
labellum 3-lobed, lateral lobes narrow, rounded, erect,
incurved; apical lobe small, orbicular-oblong, undulate,
the margins incurved, apical lobe small,
orbicular-oblong, undulate, the margins incurved; disc
between lateral lobes with 2 narrow parallel keels
united at the apex and with a large pubercent apex and
with a large pubescent callus at the base.
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Flower color |
Pale
lemon yellow. |
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Distribution |
Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Bhutan, Khasia Hills, Naga
Hills. |
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Flowering |
October-November |
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Fruiting |
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Temperature |
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Light |
full sun |
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Reference |
1. Sir George King and Robert pantling, The Orchids of
the Sikkim- Himalaya. Vol.VIII. Pg.194. 2. Udai C.
Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to identification &
culture, Vol.II. Pg. 479. 3. Paul Bruhl, A guide to
the Orchids of Sikkim. Pg. 118.
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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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