Research Article | Published: 22 June 2017

Zeuxine reflexa (Orchidaceae) - A New Distributional Record for Arunachal Pradesh, India With a Note on Its Threat Status in India

Krishna Chowlu, Avishek Bhattacharjee, S.  Borah and K. S.  Rab

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 40 | Issue: 2 | Page No. 205-207 | 2017
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2017-38S8HA | Cite this article

Abstract

Zeuxine reflexa, a less known terrestrial orchid belonging to the subtribe Goodyerinae, has been collected from Kheel, Papum pare District of Arunachal Pradesh, India and reported here as a new distributional record for the state. The threat status of the species in India is assessed as Critically Endangered [CR B2ab (i, ii, iv)] according to IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria (Regional and National Levels). Its detailed description alongwith a photo-plate is provided.

Keywords

Arunachal Pradesh,Goodyerinae, Kheel, New Record, Zeuxine reflexa

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Chowlu, K., Bhattacharjee, A., Borah, S. and Rab, K., 2017. Zeuxine reflexa (Orchidaceae) - A New Distributional Record for Arunachal Pradesh, India With a Note on Its Threat Status in India. Indian Journal of Forestry, 40(2), pp.205-207. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2017-38S8HA

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Manuscript Published on 22 June 2017

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