(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 subtropical orchid found in Yunnan in southwestern China and Negaland in India, both are near the Himalayas. 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 about 10cm . The bloom season is around November to January. Additionally, its flowers have a very distinctive smell, which is so thick just like the hyacinth. [Fix Xiu]