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Genus |
Dendrobium |
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Species |
bicameratum |
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Tribe |
Epidendreae |
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Subtribe |
Dendrobinae |
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Altitude |
4000ft to 6600ft |
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Habitat |
Epiphytic |
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Description |
Pseudobulbs fusiform, erect, 10-45 cm x 9-12mm; leaves
5-7.5 cm x 2-2.5 cm, elliptic-lanceolate to
oblong-elliptic, unequally bifid at the apex; flowers 1
cm across, yellow marked with dull red, in circular
heads, lateral or terminal; dorsal sepals broadly
ovate-oblong 10 mm * 6 mm, lateral pair about equal,
triangular, concave; petals elliptic, swollen; lip
3-lobed, fleshy, concave, triangular; lateral lobes
triangular; acute, apical lobe short, truncate; mentum
urceolate |
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Flower color |
Yellow marked with dull red |
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Distribution |
Mussoorie, Dehra Dun, Nepal, Sikkim, Darjeeling, Bhutan,
Khasia hills, Burma, Thailand |
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Flowering |
August-September |
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Fruiting |
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Reference |
1. Sir George King and Robert Pantling, The Orchids of
the Sikkim-himalaya. Vol. VIII. Pg. 42-43. 2. Udai
C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to identification &
culture. Vol.II.1979, pg. 323. 3. Paul Bruhl, A guide
to the Orchids of Sikkim. Pg. 56 |
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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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