New locations of occurrence of Bulbophyllum jejosephii J.J. Verm., Schuit. & de Vogel - an endemic and endangered orchid of India
Abstract
Bulbophyllum jejosephii J. Verm., Schuit. & de Vogel, an endemic orchid species has been located from two more localities in Sikkim, thereby further extending its narrow distribution range. The species has been assessed as Endangered per the IUCN criteria. Its detail morphology, distribution, threat status assessment and conservation measures has discussed.
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Keywords
Bulbophyllum, conservation, endemic, endangered, new location, Sikkim
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