Coelogyne tripurensis : New Species Of Orchid
A new species of orchid named Coelogyne tripurensis was recently discovered in Jampui Hills, in Tripura’s North District.
- Coelogyne tripurensis is a new species of orchid.
- It was discovered from the moist broadleaf forests of Jampui Hills in Tripura, situated at the westernmost fringe of Indo-Myanmar Biodiversity Hotspot.\
- This genus, consisting of around 600 species, is native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Southwest Pacific Islands.
- The genus consists of mostly epiphytic (rarely lithophytic and terrestrial) taxa and is widely popular among horticulturists for its high ornamental value and easy growth requirements.
- The section of Coelogyne to which the new species belongs, Fuliginosae, is characterised by unique features such as showy flowers, a distinctive labellum, and keels.
- Species belonging to this group show a high degree of phenotypic plasticity, rendering them challenging to delineate.
