Note on Occurrence and Nomenclature of Tropidia maxwellii Ormerod (Asparagales: Orchidaceae) From North India

Shivam Kishwam; Harsh Bardhan Naithani; Anup Chandra; Praveen Verma

doi:10.21276/pt.2024.1.2.9

Authors

Shivam ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand Author https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4777-8752
H B Naithani ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun Author https://orcid.org/0009-0000-1199-4520
Anup ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun Author https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5756-374X
Praveen Verma ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun Author https://orcid.org/0009-0008-0990-1020

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21276/pt.2024.1.2.9

Keywords:

Tropidia, Doon Valley, Fresh water Swamp, nomenclature, conservation

Abstract

The nomenclature of Tropidia maxwellii Ormerod from Doon Valley (North India) has been confusing since its occurrencein 1971. The species was earlier treated as Tropidia curculigoides Lindl. and later, T. pedunculata Blume. The present article clarifies the nomenclature supplemented with colored photographs, illustrations, and a detailed description to facilitate identification. A short note on the conservational aspect and its habitat of freshwater swamps at Dehradun is also provided.

Author Biographies

Shivam, ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun, Uttarakhand

Ph.D. Scholar, Forest Botany Division, ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun
H B Naithani, ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

Retired Scientist, Forest Botany Division
Anup, ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

Scientist , Forest Botany Division
Praveen Verma, ICFRE-Forest Research Institute, Dehradun

Scientist D

Forest Botany Division

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