Notes on taxonomy, distribution and threat status assessment of Habenaria andamanica Hook.f.- an endemic terrestrial orchid from Andaman Islands
Abstract
Taxonomy of Habenaria andamanica Hook.f. [Orchidaceae-Orchidoideae-Orchidiinae] has been studied. It is an endemic species confined to the Andaman group of Islands. It has been assessed as ‘Endangered’ by applying the IUCN guidelines.
Keywords
Identification, Conservation, IUCN Criteria
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