Abstract
Eulophia epidendraea (J. Konig ex Retz.) C.E.C. Fisch. (Orchidaceae), so far known in India from peninsular regions is being reported for the first time from the Himalayan region. The same is described and illustrated here.
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Plate. 1
Eulophia epidendraea (J. Koenig ex Retz.) C.E.C. Fisch.: a. Habit, b. peduncle base enlarged, c. Pseudobulbs, leaves and basal portion of the peduncles, d. part of inflorescence, e. part of rachis enlarged, f. a flower (front view). (Source: HJC & DKA 40199, BSD!). Figures a, b and e are not to scale. (...contd.)
Plate. 2
Eulophia epidendraea (J. Koenig ex Retz.) C.E.C. Fisch.: g. inflorescence, h. flower (side view), i. perianth, j. floral bract, k. lip (original view), m. column, n. pollinia, o. anther and pollinia, p. young fruit. (Source: HJC & DKA 40199, BSD!).