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Dendrobium denudans


 

Genus Dendrobium
Species denudans
Tribe Epidendreae
Subtribe Dendrobinae
Altitude 3000ft to 5500ft
Habitat Epiphytic
Description Pseudobulbs 7.5-25 cm x 6-8 mm, tapering towards the apex; leaves 5-10 cm x 10-20 mm, deciduous at flowering time, oblong, acute, apex unequally lobed; inflorescence from the terminal portion, opposite leaves, slender, decurved, 3-4 per pseudobulb, bearing 10-15 flowers; flowers 15-18 mm long, pale green; sepals subequal, partly open, linear, acuminate, 17 mm x 2-2.5 mm; petals linear, acuminate, 12 mm x 1 mm; lip 5-6 mm x 3-4 mm, 3-lobed, decurved from base; lateral lobes narrow, deeply serrate, green with radiating red lines; terminal lobe obdeltoid-ovate, strongly curled outwards, acute, margins serrate-crisped; disc  with obscurely 3-lined smooth surface with a triangular apex ending at the terminal lobe; mentum deep purple
Flower color Pale green or whitish
Distribution Kumaon, Nepal, Sikkim
Flowering September-October
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Reference 1. Sir George King and Robert Pantling, The Orchids of the Sikkim-himalaya. Vol. VIII. Pg. 45.    2.  Udai C. Pradhan, Indian Orchids: Guide to identification & culture. Vol.II.1979, pg. 338.    3.  Paul Bruhl, A guide to the Orchids of Sikkim. Pg. 61-62

 

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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