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Erythrorchis altissima (Blume) Blume.

Orchid ID: AR00367

Classification

Family: Orchidaceae
Sub-Family: Vanilloideae
Tribe: Vanilleae
Sub-Tribe: Lecanorchidinae
Genus: Erythrorchis
Species: altissima
Variety:

Basic Details

Common Name: The High Growing Erythorchi.
Vernacular Name(s): In Thailand Thao Wan Khiao Dong, Kha Mai Ta Yu; In Japan Ootyobi-tsuru-ran And Taka-tsuru-ran.
Synonym(s): Cyrtosia altissima Blume 1825; Galeola altissima (Blume) Rchb. f. 1865; Haematorchis altissima (Blume) Blume 1849; Vanilla taiwaniana S. S. Ying 1987.
Collection Site: Bomdila
Collected By: Dr. A. N. Rao
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Reference(s): IOSPE (Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia); Flora of China.

Ecology

Habit: Monopodial
Habitat: Saprophytic
Altitude: Min: 300 m Max: 900 m
Latitude: From 0° 0' 0" N To 0° 0' 0" N
Longitude: From 0° 0' 0" E To 0° 0' 0" E
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Cosmopolitian Distribution:
In India: Yes
In world: Yes

Germplasm Availability

State: Arunachal Pradesh
Districts: No Data
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In Wild: No
In Orchidarium (Name of Orchidariums):
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Distribution

Forest Type: Tropical forest
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Salient Morphology

Stem: No Data
Rhizome: No Data
Inflorescence: No Data
Flower Size: 1.2 cm across
Flower Color: Yellow
Season of Flower: Autumn, Spring

Uses

No Data

Tissue Culture Technique(s) Established

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Herbarium Details

Herbarium Number: A. N. Rao, Bomdila, Collection No. 8502-5, 12/03/1983.
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