Abstract

Goodyera fusca (Lindl.) Hook. f., a rare orchid species is reported for the first time from the Kashmir Himalaya, India. A brief description and photographs of diagnostic features are provided. Comparative characters are also provided to distinguish G. fusca from Goodyera repens (L.) R. Br. already reported from Kashmir Himalaya. This newly reported terrestrial orchid species occurs in alpine habitats of this Himalayan region.

Details

Title
Goodyera fusca (Lindl.) Hook. f. (Orchidaceae): a new record for Kashmir Himalaya, India
Author
Khuroo, Anzar A; Shapoo, Gowhar A; Rasheed, Shugufta; Kaloo, Zahoor A; Shah, Rafiq
Section
Artículos
Publication year
2018
Publication date
2018
Publisher
Universidad de Costa Rica
ISSN
14093871
e-ISSN
22152067
Source type
Scholarly Journal
Language of publication
Spanish; English
ProQuest document ID
2551280302
Copyright
© 2018. This work is published under https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/cr/ (the “License”). Notwithstanding the ProQuest Terms and Conditions, you may use this content in accordance with the terms of the License.