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Cymbidium iridioides
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Genus |
Cymbidium |
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Species |
iridioides |
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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 6-8 cm long; leaves 35-60 cm x 20-25 mm,
elongate linear-lanceolate, expanded and equitant at the
base; inflorescence upto 60 cm long, peduncle curved
nearly to the top with imbricating sheaths; raceme
having upto 10 flowers; flowers 60-75 cm across; sepals
elliptic-oblong, uptlo 38 mm x 15 mm; petals oblong,
narrower; labellum 3-lobed, puberulous; lateral lobes
large elliptic, rounded, erect; apical lobe
oblong-ovate, deflexed, subacute, margins
undulate-crenate; keels 2, running from base to near
apex, hairy and separated by smooth groove; column with
nectariferous sac at the base. |
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Distribution |
Kumaon, Bhutan, Khasia Hills. |
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Flowering |
October-November |
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Fruiting |
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Reference |
1. Udai C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to
identification & culture, Vol.II. Pg.476.
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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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