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Peristylus constrictus (Lindl.) Lindl. 1835

Orchid ID: AR00567

Classification

Family: Orchidaceae
Sub-Family: Orchidoideae
Tribe: Orchideae
Sub-Tribe: Herminiinae
Genus: Peristylus
Species: constrictus
Variety:

Basic Details

Common Name: The Constricted Peristylus.
Vernacular Name(s): In China Da Hua Kuo Rui Lan; In Thailand Nang Tai Tua Phu, Wan Khao Phae, Ueang Nang Tai.
Synonym(s): Habenaria constricta (Lindl.) Hook. f. 1890; Habenaria cylindrocalyx Gagnep. 1931; Herminium constrictum Lindl. 1832; Orchis leucantha Ham. ex Hook. f. 1890; Platanthera constricta Lindl. ex Wall. 1832.
Collection Site: Tipi; Doimara R. F
Collected By: Dr. A. N. Rao; DST
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Reference(s): IOSPE (Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia); Orchids of Arunachal Pradesh S. N. Hegde 1984; Terrestrial Orchids Naresh Swami.

Ecology

Habit: Monopodial
Habitat: Terrestrial
Altitude: Min: 1200 ft. Max: 2100 ft.
Latitude: From 0° 0' 0" N To 0° 0' 0" N
Longitude: From 0° 0' 0" E To 0° 0' 0" E
Flowering Period Start: JUNE
Flowering Period End: JUNE
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Germplasm Availability

State: Arunachal Pradesh
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In Wild: No
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Distribution

Forest Type: Moist deciduous forest
Sub-tropical forest
Temperate forest
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Salient Morphology

Stem: No Data
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Inflorescence: No Data
Flower Size: 8-10 mm across
Flower Color: White
Season of Flower: Spring, Summer

Uses

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Herbarium Details

Herbarium Number: A. N. Rao & DST, Tipi, Collection No. 30322, 23/08/1997, Doimara, R. F, Collection No. 30055, 14/07/1997.
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