Research Article | Published: 30 November 2021

An account on Rhynchostylis retusa : an exquisite orchid

Bhavana Joshi, Giriraj Singh Panwar and Sushil Kumar Singh

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 44 | Issue: 1 | Page No. 16-19 | 2021
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-63AXO1 | Cite this article

Abstract

Rhynchostylis retusa (L.) Blume (Orchidaceae) is an epiphytic orchid which is distributed in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Indo-China. It is commonly known as fox tail orchid due to the presence of beautiful pendent inflorescences which is having huge floricultural and therapeutic potential in the market. The whole plant is used by the local practitioner for the treatment of various ailments. The natural populations of this species are gradually declining because of unscrupulous collection pressures. The present manuscript deals with the botany, economic utility with their mode of propagation and conservation status of the species in terms of past & present research.

Keywords

Conservation, Epiphytic Orchid, Propagation, Rhynchostylis retusa, Taxonomy

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Joshi, B., Panwar, G.S. and Singh, S.K., 2021. An account on Rhynchostylis retusa : an exquisite orchid. Indian Journal of Forestry, 44(1), pp.16-19. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-63AXO1

Publication History

Manuscript Received on 15 July 2021

Manuscript Revised on 01 September 2021

Manuscript Accepted on 06 September 2021

Manuscript Published on 30 November 2021

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