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

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

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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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Kishwam S, Naithani HB, Chandra A, Verma P. Note on Occurrence and Nomenclature of Tropidia maxwellii Ormerod (Asparagales: Orchidaceae) From North India. phytoTalks. 2025;1(2):157-160. doi:10.21276/pt.2024.1.2.9

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