Herminium longilobatum (Orchidaceae), a new record for Bhutan

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Ugyen Dechen
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3624-6630
Tandin Wangchuk
https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3067-1724
Lam Norbu
https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0205-1963

Abstract

Herminium longilobatum S.N. Hedge & A.N. Rao is reported here as new record to Bhutan.  With the documentation of this species, the total number of species belonging to this genus in Bhutan adds up to 20.  Short description, phenology, ecology and colour images are provided for the same.

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Ugyen Dechen, Tashigang Territorial Forest Division, Department of Forest and Park Services of Bhutan, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

Forestry Officer

Tandin Wangchuk, Tashigang Territorial Forest Division, Department of Forest and Park Services of Bhutan, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

Forest Ranger 

Lam Norbu, Tashigang Territorial Forest Division, Department of Forest and Park Services of Bhutan, Ministry of Agriculture and Forests, Royal Government of Bhutan.

Forestry Officer

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