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 International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology

Orchidaceae family in Imphal East, Manipur.


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International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology
Volume 1 Issue - 9
Year of Publication : 2015
Authors : Laiphrakpam Linthoingambi ; Dr. Ajit Kumar Das ; Professor Ghosh S.K. ; Professor P. K. Singh

BibTeX:

@article{IJIRSTV1I9061,
     title={Orchidaceae family in Imphal East, Manipur.},
     author={Laiphrakpam Linthoingambi, Dr. Ajit Kumar Das , Professor Ghosh S.K. and Professor P. K. Singh },
     journal={International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology},
     volume={1},
     number={9},
     pages={183--185},
     year={},
     url={http://www.ijirst.org/articles/IJIRSTV1I9061.pdf},
     publisher={IJIRST (International Journal for Innovative Research in Science & Technology)},
}



Abstract:

Orchids are herbaceous plants found mostly as epiphytic, terrestrial and saprophytic, belonging to the familyOrchidaceae constituting the second largest family in flowering plants under the order Asparagles. They are cosmopolitan throughout the world with an about 10,000 genera, and 25,000- 35,000 species. They are in high demand due to their extraordinary flowers which exhibit an incredible range of diversity in shape, size and the colour of their flowers. The present paper deals with the survey conducted on Orchid flora in the ImphalEast, Manipur. During the survey a total of 34 orchid species belonging to 18 genera were recorded.


Keywords:

Orchidaceae, Cosmopolitan, Asparagles, Imphal East, Manipur


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