Gastrodia exilis Hook.f. (Orchidaceae), a new genus and species record for South India
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30.06.2001
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New report, Orchid, Western Ghats, Agasthyamala
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Abstract
Gastrodia exilis Hook. f., a saprophytic orchid known earlier from North East India and Thailand is reported for the first time from South India. With the collection of this species, the genus Gastrodia is also added to South Indian flora. A brief description along with an illustration and notes of the species are also provided.
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Kumar, C. S., & Suresh Kumar, P. C. (2001). Gastrodia exilis Hook.f. (Orchidaceae), a new genus and species record for South India. Rheedea, 11(1), 49-52. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2001.11.01.06