(Holcoglossum nagalandense)

Holcoglossum nagalandense, (Phukan & Odyuo) X.H.Jin 2012 (Kew)

Holcoglossum nagalandense is a species in the Holcoglossum genus. This name is accepted name for the species in the family Orchidaceae subfamily Epidendroideae, tribe Vandeae, subtribe Aeridinae, . . This species is found in Assam (Nagaland) to China (W. Yunnan).
Holcoglossum nagalandensis is a kind of subtropical orchid found in Yunnan in southwestern China and Negaland in India, both are near the Himalayas. Firstly it was considered to be the only species in its genus, but now it has been removed to Holcoglossum. It's a small plant found in humid subtropical evergreen forests at an elevation of 1600-2000 meters which is characterized with its stick-liked,tapering,fleshy leaves, each one lengths about 10cm . Usually the bloom season is November to January. This one was collected in the northwestern part of Yunnan province. Additionally, its flowers have a very distinctive smell among all orchids, which is so thick just like the hyacinth.
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Synonyms of Holcoglossum nagalandense

Synonyms of Holcoglossum nagalandense

Synonyms of Holcoglossum nagalandense
Penkimia nagalandensis
Chenorchis singchii