Thunia

Thunia Reichenbach f.

An Indo-Malesian genus of about four species of epiphytic or lithophytic orchids, Thunia is represented in India by three species . Only one species is known to occur in Kerala .

1. Thunia bracteata (Roxb.)Schltr., Fedde Repert. Beih. 4: 205 . 1919(excl. syn. T. alba); Seidenfaden 1986: 12.

Limodorum bracteatum Roxb., Fl. Ind. 3: 460. 1832. Phaius albus auct .non Lindl .: Lindl., Gen Sp . Orch. 128. 1831, Prop parte (quoad Wall . Cat. No. 3749 a); in Bot. Reg. 23 : T. 33. 1838; J. D. Hook . 1890 : 818, pro parte.

Thunia venosa Rolfe , Orch.. Rev. 13: 206. 1905; Fischer in Gamble 1928: 1427; Santapu & Kapadia 1966: 184; Saldanha in Saldanha & Nicolson 1976: 853.

Roxburgh described this species based on a collection by M.B. Smith in 1811 from Garo Hills in Meghalaya . We have seen obly an old collection by C.C. Calder & M.S. Ramaswami from Travancore . We couldn't relocate this species from Kerala .

Occurrence : Travancore .

Distribution : India to Burma , Thailand and China.

<<Thrixspermum|| Orchids of Kerala ||Trias>>





	Digital Photogaphy Tips Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants Travelogues Beaches Hill Stations Backwaters	DIY - Do It Yourself Temples Monuments Museums Recipes Forts	Waterfalls Wildlife Pilgrim Centers Maps Kalarippayattu	Performing Arts Ritual Arts Villages Orchids Festivals	Gallery Forum Picnic Spots Articles Raja Ravivarma	Elephants Shopping Advertise Terms of Use Contact Us

Enchanting Kerala � 2009 GREEN Cochin.All rights reserved. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission.