Threat status assessment of Chiloschista usneoides (D. Don) Lindl. (Orchidaceae) as per IUCN criteria
Abstract
Chiloschista usneoides (D. Don) Lindl. (Orchidaceae), a less known Himalayan Orchid has been assessed for its red list status in Indian perspective. It has been assessed as ‘Endangered’ as per the IUCN guidelines. Habitat management and ex-situ conservation is proposed for its conservation.
Keywords
Chiloschista usneoides, Distribution, Endangered Epiphyte, Himalaya
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