SARCOGLYPHIS MANIPURENSIS (ORCHIDACEAE) – A NEW SPECIES FROM MANIPUR, INDIA

8 October 2015

KUMAR, VIKAS; Sharma, Hidangmayum; Rao, Abbareddy

A new orchid species viz. Sarcoglyphis manipurensis is described and illustrated from Imphal East and Chandel districts of Manipur of North-East India. It’s distinguishing characters and affinity with S. mirabilis (Rchb.f.) Garay is discussed. An updated artificial key to all known species of Sarcoglyphis is provided.

10.1111/njb.00976