Thursday, August 14, 2025

[Botany • 2020] Spathoglottis arunachalensis (Orchidaceae) • A New Species from Arunachal Pradesh, India


Spathoglottis arunachalensis J.Tsering & K.Prasad, 

in Tsering et Prasad, 2020. 
 
Abstract
A new species of SpathoglottisS. arunachalensis (Orchidaceae), from Sessa Orchid Sanctuary in Arunachal Pradesh is described and illustrated. Morphologically, the new species is allied to S. ixioides but differs in many attributes which are discussed here. An updated key for Indian Spathoglottis is also provided for easy identification.

Orchid, Sessa Orchid Sanctuary, Yellow flowered, Monocots


Spathoglottis arunachalensis sp. nov.
 A. Habit; B. Flower; C. Dorsal sepal; D. Lateral sepals; E. Petals; F. Lip; G. Pedicel with ovary, floral bract and column side view; H. Column front view; I. Pollinia.


Spathoglottis arunachalensis J.Tsering & K.Prasad 
 

Jambey TSERING and Kothareddy PRASAD. 2020. Spathoglottis arunachalensis (Orchidaceae), A New Species from Arunachal Pradesh, India. Phytotaxa. 432(3); 289–295. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.432.3.6 [2020-02-12]