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Vol. 12 No. 1 (2025)

Extended distribution of two orchids in Himachal Pradesh, Western Himalaya, India

DOI
https://doi.org/10.14719/pst.4691
Submitted
18 August 2024
Published
17-02-2025 — Updated on 05-03-2025
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Abstract

Here we present extended distribution of two orchid species in Himachal Pradesh. In India, Calanthe trulliformis King & Pantl. was previously restricted to the eastern Himalayan region, is now documented for the first time in the western Himalayas. Additionally, Neottia longicaulis (King & Pantl.) Szlach., earlier recorded from Uttarakhand and Sikkim, is now reported from Himachal Pradesh based on collections from Dhauladhar Wildlife Sanctuary, Kangra. Our findings include a detailed description, a photoplate, a locality map and comprehensive notes on these species' habitat, phenology, and distribution.

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