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Cymbidium hookeranum
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Genus |
Cymbidium |
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Species |
hookeranum |
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Tribe |
Vandeae |
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Subtribe |
Cymbidiiane |
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Altitude |
5600ft to 8000ft |
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Habitat |
Epiphytic |
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Description |
Pseudobulbs 6-8 cm long, leaves 40-60 cm x 20-25 mm,
linear-oblong, acute, narrowed towards the base and
thin, expanded and equitant; inflorescence 60-120 cm
arched; raceme 10-20 flowered; flowers 75-100 mm across,
fragrant; dorsal sepal upto 65 mm * 18 mm, oblong-lanceolate,
acute, incurved; lateral sepals narrower sub-falcate,
spreading; petals smaller than sepals, spreading; both
sepals and petals apple green with paler margins;
labellum 3-lobed, pubescent with ciliate margins;
lateral lobes narrow, erect, acute; apical lobe
deflexed, broadly oblong with undulate margins disc
between lateral lobes with 2 prominent hairy keels. |
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Flower color |
apple green with paler margins. |
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Distribution |
Eastern Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Bhutan. |
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Flowering |
February |
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Fruiting |
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Reference |
1. Udai C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to
identification & culture, Vol.II. Pg.477.
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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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