An account on Rhynchostylis retusa : an exquisite orchid
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Published:2021-03-01
Issue:1
Volume:44
Page:16-19
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ISSN:0971-9431
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Container-title:Indian Journal of Forestry
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language:en
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Short-container-title:Indian J. Forest.
Author:
Joshi Bhavana1, Panwar Giriraj1ORCID, Singh Sushil1
Affiliation:
1. Botanical Survey of India, Northern Regional Centre
Abstract
Rhynchostylis retusa (L.) Blume (Orchidaceae) is an epiphytic orchid which is distributed in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri-Lanka, China, Myanmar, Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand and Indo-China. It is commonly known as fox tail orchid due to the presence of beautiful pendent inflorescences which is having huge floricultural and therapeutic potential in the market. The whole plant is used by the local practitioner for the treatment of various ailments. The natural populations of this species are gradually declining because of unscrupulous collection pressures. The present manuscript deals with the botany, economic utility with their mode of propagation and conservation status of the species in terms of past & present research.
Publisher
Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh
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