Biodiversity Research Centre

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

Species Detail

Specimen Name Arundina graminifolia (D.Don)
Category Name Orchids
Local Name Lelen
Flowering Period April-November
Habit Terrestrial/Lithophyte
Locality On roadside ca 5 km before reaching Champhai town
Altitude 500-1800m
Distribution Arunachal Pradesh, Garhwal, Kumaun, Meghalaya, Nagaland and Mizoram
Distribution in Mizoram Aizawl, Champhai, Hnahlan, Kaisih, Lengpui, Lengte, Phuldungsei, Pukzing, Rengpui, Saipum, etc.
Ecological Status On roadside, hill sides, in tall grass, scrub jungle on sandy soil. Found growing on rocks
Taxonomic Status Common
IUCN NA
Socio Economic Uses Ornamental
Specimen INDIA, Mizoram: Champhai, S.Zote & H.Lalramnghinglova 0596 (MZU)

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