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Diploprora

Diploprora J.D.Hooker

An Indo-Malesian genus of 6 epiphytic species of orchids , Diploprora is represented in India by a solitary species , which is also found in Kerala .

diplorora championii 1. Diploprora championii (Lindl.) J.D. Hook ., Fl. Brit. Ind. 6: 26 . 1890& Ic. Pl.t. 2120. 1892;Saldanha in Saldanha& Nicolson 1976: 824.

Cottonia championii Lindl., Hooker's J.Bot. Kew Gard.Misc. 7 : 35 . 1855.

This species grows plenty in Banasurnmala in Wayanad .

Occurrence : Wayanad District.

Distribution : Widespread from India , Sri Lanka to South East Asia.