Additional Notes on Some Indian Orchidaceae

Abstract

Abstract. Nomenclatural and taxonomic notes are provided for some Indian orchids, with additional synonymy provided for Cleisostoma tenuifolium, Dendrobium tsangianum, and Vanda tessellata. The identities of Eria clarkei (= Pinalia rimannii) and Nephelaphyllum nudum are elucidated. Habenaria modesta is reinstated over H. ovalifolia due to nomenclatural priority. Two taxa are excluded from the Indian flora, namely Dendrobium fargesii (misidentified) and D. versicolor (= Philippine D. ionopus).