Research Article | Published: 01 September 2016

A Note on Luisia abrahami Vatsala (Orchidaceae) Rare, Endemic Species from Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Eastern Ghats

L. Prakash and P. Balasubramanian

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 39 | Issue: 3 | Page No. 299-302 | 2016
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2016-400QP0 | Cite this article

Abstract

The extended distribution of a rare, endemic orchid species Luisia abrahami Vatsala from Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, southern Eastern Ghats has been reported.

Keywords

Eastern Ghats, Endemic species, Orchid, Western Ghats, Luisia abrahami

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Prakash, L. and Balasubramanian, P., 2016. A Note on Luisia abrahami Vatsala (Orchidaceae) Rare, Endemic Species from Sathyamangalam Tiger Reserve, Eastern Ghats. Indian Journal of Forestry, 39(3), pp.299-302. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2016-400QP0

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