Ecology, Environment and Conservation Paper


Vol. 32 (January Suppl. Issue): 2026

Page Number: S29-S33

REDISCOVERY OF BULBOPHYLLUM DEPRESSUM KING & PANTL. (ORCHIDACEAE) AFTER A LAPSE OF 127 YEARS FROM MEGHALAYA, INDIA

Mahesh Y., Kottaimuthu R. and Odyuo N.

Abstract

An overlooked rare orchid, Bulbophyllum depressum King & Pantl., was recollected after a gap of 127 years from Meghalaya, India. A detailed description, photographic plate and relevant notes are provided for its easy identification. Furthermore, the lectotype also designated for the name B. depressum.