Research Article | Published: 17 September 2021

Extended distribution of Peristylus richardianus Wight (Orchidaceae) in Palakkad District, Kerala

Thokuluva Santharam Saravanan and Seventhilingam Kaliamoorthy

Indian Journal of Forestry | Volume: 42 | Issue: 4 | Page No. 372-373 | 2019
DOI: https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-X19V6N | Cite this article

Abstract

Peristylus richardianus Wight, is reported here as addition to the flora of Palakkad District, Kerala. Brief  description and photographs are provided for easy identification of the species.

Keywords

Peristylus richardianus, extended distribution, Silent Valley National Park, Palakkad District, Kerala

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Saravanan, T.S. and Kaliamoorthy, S., 2019. Extended distribution of Peristylus richardianus Wight (Orchidaceae) in Palakkad District, Kerala. Indian Journal of Forestry, 42(4), pp.372-373. https://doi.org/10.54207/bsmps1000-2021-X19V6N

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Manuscript Published on 17 September 2021

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