Climate change and anthropogenic pressure have significantly contributed to the decline of biodiversity worldwide, particularly in mountain ecosystems such as Himalaya. In addition being relatively sensitive disturbances, orchids may also respond more quickly climate impacts than other plant species. Because their complex biology pressures on habitat Himalayan region, lady’s slipper are considered be a highly vulnerable group orchids. present study, we examine effect distribution three...

Climate change and human activity have significantly contributed to the decline of biodiversity worldwide. Orchids, in particular, are sensitive disturbances may respond rapidly impacts climate than many other plant species. Due their complex biology pressures placed on habitats, orchids considered a highly vulnerable group plants. The lateritic plateaus northern Western Ghats support variety life forms quite fragile nature. slightest pressure habitat affects all flora fauna thriving these...

A checklist of the Orchidaceae Western Himalaya is presented based on recent orchid explorations and herbarium collections. This comprised 239 taxa orchids belonging to 72 genera. Of these, 130 are terrestrial, 13 mycoheterotrophic 96 epiphytic. Thirteen (13) species endemic Himalaya. The best represented genus Dendrobium, with 16 followed by Habenaria 14 Bulbophyllum 12 species. In this habit, habitat, phenology, elevational range distribution etc. provided.

A checklist of 237 species orchids recorded from the state Uttarakhand, India, is provided. Of these 127 are terrestrial, 99 epiphytic and 11 saprophytic. The present study shows that Poneorchis nana (King & Pantl.) Soo a new record for Uttarakhand. Bulbophyllum secundum Hook. Eulophia hormusjii Duthie have earlier been merged into other species, during after detailed scrutiny, treated as separate species. Androcorys pugioniformis (Lindl. ex f.) K.Y. Lang. has rediscovered century gap....

Medicinal plants are known for their traditional and modern medicinal values to treat health disorders. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (known as Hattajari Salampanja) is one of these plants, which highly praised valued plant in alpine regions. The has been widely used by the local inhabitants treating various ailments due its demand increased herbal industries. present study evaluates distribution threat status using extensive field surveys MaxEnt computer package. was assessed environmental...

Orchids display a diversified range in terms of shape, size and colour flowers. They have unique floral morphology compared to other angiospermic plants. minute seeds that are dispersed through air, may be why they distributed throughout the world, except for hot deserts Antarctica. Though family Orchidaceae represents highly advanced group plants, susceptible even slight changes environmental conditions. In India, orchids represented by 1,141 species belonging 186 genera. The present study...

An extensive sampling was conducted for medicinal orchids in the state of Uttarakhand between years 2003 to 2005 covering an altitudinal range 600 – 3600 m. Transects 1 km length were laid randomly various habitat types depending upon geographical coverage habitats.  Six orchid species belonging four genera recorded different habitats. Dactylorhiza hatagirea and Habenaria intermedia are highly endangered state. A total seven identified where found. Among habitats Banj-oak found most suitable...

Nervilia pangteyana J. S. Jalal, Kumar & G. Rawat (Orchidaceae), a new species from western Himalaya (Uttarakhand), India is described, illustrated and compared with its closest relative. In addition, key given to distinguish between of in the Himalayas.

Orchids are widely distributed in tropics, subtropics and temperate regions. Within the orchids form an important feature of vegetation, chiefly as epiphytes. India’s epiphytic orchid is to be found primarily Eastern Himalayas Western Ghats, while terrestrial species flourishes Himalayas. In state Uttarakhand, India, distribution not homogeneous. typically concentrated along riverine areas pockets moist forests where there suitable habitat for their growth, development regeneration. The...

The Great Indian Bustard Wildlife sanctuary is a semi-arid grassland ecosystem spread over an area of 1,222 km2 in the Solapur and Ahmednagar districts Maharashtra, India. It abode critically endangered bird, Bustard. A total 436 plants belonging to 259 genera 67 families are reported present study from sanctuary, including 22 endemic taxa. Grasses form one dominant components represented by about species. facing severe habitat loss degradation, posing threat its biodiversity. This paper...

The Botanical Survey of India launched a pilot project during 2015–2017 on exploration orchids Goa State covering all the protected areas. A total 68 orchid species belonging to 28 genera were documented which 42 are epiphytic and 26 terrestrial. Twenty-eight endemic, 23 strictly endemic Western Ghats, two peninsular India, three country. Distribution in is concentrated mainly Ghats region, accounts for 86% richness state. most favourable habitat was found be semi-evergreen forests followed...

A floristic survey was conducted in the Great Himalayan National Park (GHNP), Himachal Pradesh during 2010-11. The resulted addition of 66 species Angiosperms belonging to 55 genera under 32 families. These belong 1 tree, 13 shrubs, 2 climbers and 50 herbs. information related flowering, altitude, habit uses are also provided.

A checklist of the Orchidaceae Maharashtra is presented based on herbarium collections and recent botanical explorations. This list comprises 32 genera with 106 taxa.The best represented genus Habenaria, 23 species, followed by Dendrobium eleven, Eulophia Oberonia seven Peristylus six. In Maharashtra, total endemic orchid species are 41 spread over in 13 genera. Of these 30, 6 to Peninsular India 5 India. Generally orchids found nine major habitats which representation was observed...

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are the largest archipelago system in Bay of Bengal, consisting 572 islands islets. Being situated between two major biodiversity hotspots, namely Indo-Burma Sundaland Biodiversity Hotspots, endows it with an unmatched distribution plants representatives Indian, Myanmar, Malaysian Indonesian floras (Balakrishnan & Ellis 1996). Nearly 2100 species angiosperms have been reported from islands, which about 11% strictly endemic As these Equatorial belt exposed...

A new species, Bulbophyllum gopalianum , is described from the montane sub‐tropical forest of Mizoram (India) in westernmost area Indo‐Myanmar biodiversity hotspot. The species belongs to section Lemniscata and shows close morphological affinity B. suavissimum shanicum . detailed description, diagnosis, phenology, taxonomic notes conservation assessment are presented. assessed as critically endangered (CR) based on its very small restricted population size.

Calanthe lamellosa Rolfe is being reported as an addition to the flora of Manipur from Senapati district. A brief taxonomic description along with phenology and distribution species provided.

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Habenaria osmastonii, a new species of terrestrial orchid is described from Rutland Island the Andaman Islands, India. This differs H. richardiana by having radical leaves, fewer and smaller flowers, shallowly denticulate, falcate lip side lobes midlobe slightly longer than lobes. A detailed description, illustrations photographs are provided.

Platanthera cumminsiana (King & Pantl.) J. Renz is reported from the Western Himalaya for first time.

This paper provides a comprehensive account of the orchid diversity in Biligiri Rangaswamy Temple Tiger Reserve (BRTTR), Karnataka, India. A total 97 species belonging to 33 genera were documented. includes 50 terrestrial and 47 epiphytic orchids, including one mycoheterotrophic orchid, Epipogium roseum, climbing leafless Vanilla walkerae. Additionally, 39 endemic orchids documented during study. The evergreen forests provide most habitable conditions for BRTTR. present study adds 26 flora...