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Anoectochilus

anoectochilus

Anoectochilus Blume

An Indo-Malesian genus of about 35-40 species of ground orchids, Anoectochilus is represented in India by 13 species. Two species are found in Kerala.
1. Anoectochilus elatus Lindl., J. Proc. Linn. Soc. Bot. 1:178.1857; J.D. Hook. 1890:95 ('elatior') & 1894;t.2158; Fischer in Gamble 1928:1453; Abraham and Vatsala 1981: 196; Joseph 1982:70; Seidenfaden in Matthew 1983:1557; Joseph 1987:95; Seidenfaden in Matthew 199:1208.

This was described by Lindley based on William Graham Mclvor's (Superintendent of the Ootacamund Botanic Garden) collection from 'Walla Ghaut' in Silent Valley, Kerala.

Occurrence : Palghat and Wayanad Districts.

Distribution : Regional Endemic (Kerala and Tamil aNadu.)

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2.Anoectochilus sp.

Anoectochilus sp.

a. habit, b.floral bract, c. column and lip, d. petal, e. lip, f. lip (apex spread), g. lip base (showing callus).

This is often misidentified as A.regalis Bl., a Sri Lankan species but distinct in floral details.

Occurence: Trivandrum and Idukki Districts.

Distribution : Local Endemic (Kerala).









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