Gastrochilus pechei (Orchidaceae), a new addition to the flora of India

Authors

  • Vinay Kumar Sahani Society for Education and Environmental Development (SEED), Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Author
  • Minom Pertin Society for Education and Environmental Development (SEED), Changlang, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Author
  • Khyanjeet Gogoi Regional Orchids Germplasm Conservation & Propagation Centre, The Orchid Society of Eastern Himalaya (TOSEHIM), Daisa Bordoloi Nagar, Talap, Tinsukia- 786 156, Assam, India. Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/2p3j2d27

Keywords:

Aeridinae, Arunachal Pradesh, Gastrochilus, new record, Vijoynagar

Abstract

Gastrochilus pechei was recently documented in Vijoynagar, Changlang district, Arunachal Pradesh, India. Identification was based on the spathulate sepals and petals; the acute, sub-triangular, slightly irregularly erose margin of the epichile with a central cushion, and the subglobose hypochile. The species belongs to the section Brachycaules. This report represents a new distribution record for India. An updated description and detailed photographs based on Indian material are provided

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2025-07-28

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