Biodiversity Research Centre

Mizoram University (Tanhril) Aizawl, P.O Box No. 190

Species Detail

Specimen Name Gastrochilus calceolaris (Buchanan-Hamilton ex J.E. Smith) D. Don.
Category Name Orchids
Local Name NA
Flowering Period March-May
Habit Epiphyte
Locality On roadside, ca 8 km south of Thaltlang towards Phawngpui National Park
Altitude 1800-2200m
Distribution Arunachal Pradesh, Assam, Manipur, Meghalaya, Nagaland, Sikkim and Mizoram
Distribution in Mizoram Farkawn, Kawlbem, Lengteng Wildlife Sanctuary, Murlen National Park, Phawngpui National Park, etc.
Ecological Status Under shaded cool temperature at high altitude
Taxonomic Status Fairly common
IUCN Critically Endangered (IUCN,2009)
Socio Economic Uses Ornamental
Specimen INDIA, Mizoram : Phawngpui National Park, S .Zote & H.Lalramnghinglova 46870 (MZU)

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