Cheirostylis parvifolia Lindl., an orchid species is reported here as addition to the flora of Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad District, Kerala, India. Detailed description and photographs are provided to facilitate accurate identification of the species.
Cheirostylis parvifolia, Orchidaceae, Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad District, Kerala
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Kaliamoorthy, S. and Saravanan, T.S., 2018. Cheirostylis parvifolia Lindl. (Orchidaceae): An addition to the flora of Palakkad District, Kerala. Indian Journal of Forestry, 41(3), pp.303-305. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2018-6AE3H0
Manuscript Published on 25 September 2018
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