RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.11
S. M., J. Y., H. J., K. P, H. Tian
{"title":"Odontochilus putaoensis (Orchidaceae), a new record and key to the genus for China","authors":"S. M., J. Y., H. J., K. P, H. Tian","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.11","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.11","url":null,"abstract":"Odontochilus putaoensis X.H.Jin, L.A.Ye & A.T.Mu, a jewel orchid hitherto known only from Myanmar and Laos, is recorded from China for the first time. A detailed morphological description and a colour figure are provided, together with information on habitat, distribution and tentative conservation status. An updated identification key to the genus Odontochilus in China is also provided.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48557819","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.14
Adit A., Jalal J. S., K. M., R. Tandon
{"title":"A conspectus of orchid studies in India","authors":"Adit A., Jalal J. S., K. M., R. Tandon","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.14","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.14","url":null,"abstract":"Orchidaceae represents the largest family of flowering plants in India. The country has come a long way from an era of exploration phase, identification and preparation of inventories of orchids, yet it appears to be an unfinished endeavour. Besides documenting the ethnobotanical knowledge of various orchid species, in vitro tissue regeneration, micropropagation, and cell culture protocols have also been standardised for many orchid species. However, in contrast to the available diversity, ecological and molecular studies of orchids have not been conducted extensively in the country. Although above (pollinators) and below ground (fungal endophytes) mutualists have been recorded for few orchid taxa, the underlying functional mechanisms, which facilitate the processes, are unexplored. The present review offers insights into the major works that have been carried out on orchids in India, and also highlights several areas of potential research that are neglected or understudied. Most importantly, there is a need to broaden the objectives while training orchidologists. It appears that unification of subdisciplines is a priority in orchid biology in general, and conservation in particular.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"43967744","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.03
H. Rasmussen, F. Rasmussen
{"title":"Attachment mechanisms of epiphytic orchid seeds reconsidered","authors":"H. Rasmussen, F. Rasmussen","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.03","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.03","url":null,"abstract":": Orchid seeds generally are “dust” seeds with adaptations towards wind dispersal, and they have many features in common throughout the family. Epiphytism has evolved only within certain subgroups of the Orchidaceae, and it is unclear what seed adaptations favour epiphytism, as compared to the terrestrial lifeform. Seed attachment to bark has attracted very little attention in orchid biology. So far, Chiloschista lunifera (Rchb.f.) J.J.Sm. is the only species reported to have an actual attachment mechanism. In this study, we attempt to confirm old records of seed coat mucilage production in 15 test species, and provide data on seed weights and lengths to test differences according to life form. Uptake of water and seed attachment are likewise compared. Seeds of epiphytic species tended to be shorter than those of terrestrials. In epiphytic species we found cases of very fast germination, within 20 h of exposure to water. Mucilage production could not be demonstrated microscopically. Attachment of dry seeds to a vertical smooth surface was generally high, in both epiphytic and terrestrial species, but in many species attachment was increased by previous water exposure.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"46638419","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.13
U. Shankar
{"title":"Lectotypification and recollection of Bulbophyllum crabro in Meghalaya after 125 years","authors":"U. Shankar","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.13","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.13","url":null,"abstract":": A rare epiphytic sympodial orchid, Bulbophyllum crabro (C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f.) J.J.Verm., Schuit. & de Vogel was recorded in 2016 from Meghalaya for the first time since 1891 (as Monomeria barbata Lindl.). The growth of this orchid was studied over three seasons between 2016 and 2020 in the campus of the North-Eastern Hill University, Shillong. The results expand the imperfect taxonomic description and document the intriguing flower structure with photographs. An English name, ‘ the bull’s head flower’ , is proposed for this taxon, based on the appearance of the labellum or lip. The names Monomeria barbata Lindl. and Monomeria crabro C.S.P.Parish & Rchb.f. are lectotypified here.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45789403","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.08
P. Rakthai, P. Kumar, S. Gale
{"title":"Cymbilabia sourioudongii (Orchidaceae), a new species from Lao PDR Souvannakhoummane","authors":"P. Rakthai, P. Kumar, S. Gale","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.08","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.08","url":null,"abstract":": Cymbilabia sourioudongii , a new species of epiphytic orchid is described and illustrated from Phou Khao Khouay National Protected Area of Laos PDR.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"47649010","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.05
A. G. Atthanagoda, N. Aberathna, C. Bandara, P. Kumar
{"title":"Taxonomic notes on the genus Nervilia (Nervilieae: Epidendroideae: Orchidaceae) in Sri Lanka","authors":"A. G. Atthanagoda, N. Aberathna, C. Bandara, P. Kumar","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.05","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.05","url":null,"abstract":": Three species of Nervilia Comm. ex Gaudich. are enumerated from Sri Lanka. A key to the identification of these three species is provided along with taxonomic details, descriptions and notes on flowering phenology, habitat and global distribution. The misidentification of the only species previously recorded in the country, N. juliana (Roxb.) Schltr., is resolved. Colour figures and line drawings are provided for all species.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"44063435","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.02
A. Schuiteman
{"title":"Leopard spots, chequerboards and spider’s webs: classification, systematics and function of variegated leaves in Orchidaceae","authors":"A. Schuiteman","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.02","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.02","url":null,"abstract":": A list of 800 orchid species with variegated leaves from 101 genera is presented. Their modes of variegation are classified using a simple scheme of five elements. The systematic occurrence of variegation is tabulated and analysed, and the potential ecological functions of variegation are discussed.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45890896","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.10
J. Kamba, C. R. Deb
{"title":"Phalaenopsis wilsonii (Orchidaceae: Epidendroideae: Vandeae), a new record for India","authors":"J. Kamba, C. R. Deb","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.10","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.10","url":null,"abstract":": Phalaenopsis wilsonii Rolfe (Orchidaceae) is reported as a new distributional record for the orchid flora of India from Nagaland. Detailed colour photographs are provided for easy identification. With this addition the genus is represented by six species in Nagaland, India.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"41836924","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.04
D. Geiger, M. Sulaiman, C. Murugan
{"title":"Studies in Oberonia10. A re-evaluation of Oberonia brachystachys and O. subligaculifera (Orchidaceae: Malaxideae) and their synonyms","authors":"D. Geiger, M. Sulaiman, C. Murugan","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.04","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.04","url":null,"abstract":": The following synonyms are introduced or confirmed for Oberonia brachystachys Lindl.: O. recurva Lindl., O. setifera Lindl., O. demissa Lindl., O. gardneriana Thwaites, O. parvula King & Pantl. [including O. myriantha var. parvula (King & Pantl.) Tang & Wang], O. croftiana King & Pantl. (second-step lectotypification herein), O. lingmalensis Blatt. & McCann [including O. recurva var. lingmalensis (Blatt. & McCann) Santapau & Kapadia], and O. brachyphylla Blatt. & McCann (lectotypified herein). Oberonia subligaculifera J.J.Sm. has the following new or confirmed synonyms: O. bambusicola Kerr, O. evrardii Gagnep., O. kanburiensis Seidenf., O. arunachalensis A.N.Rao, O. raoi L.R.Shakya & R.P.Chaudhary, and O. kamlangensis A.N.Rao. Both species are re-described taking into account their intraspecific variability and ecological data are provided. Oberonia brachystachys with unjointed leaves is illustrated with light and scanning electron microscope images.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"45959467","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
RheedeaPub Date : 2021-10-16DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.07
B. A., Agrawala D. K., Jalal J. S., C. Deori
{"title":"Status of Gastrochilus minimus (Orchidaceae)– a recently described species from China","authors":"B. A., Agrawala D. K., Jalal J. S., C. Deori","doi":"10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.07","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.07","url":null,"abstract":": Gastrochilus minimus J.W.Li, D.P.Ye & X.H.Jin, a recently described orchid from China, is taxonomically merged with Gastrochilus sessanicus A.N.Rao. The former name is not effectively published as of September 2021, even after online availability of the ‘In Press, Corrected Proof’ version since February 2021 on the journal’s website. We intend to address this issue at the forthcoming International Botanical Congress as the situation regarding the backdating of the publication date for unchanged versions ( i.e. with unchanged content) of an electronic publication is not explicitly mentioned in the Code. This sinking of G. minimus extends the distribution of G. sessanicus which has been considered as endemic to India for the last 25 years. A detailed description of the species and photographs of the holotype of G. sessanicus and that of the specimen cited as ‘holotype’ of G. minimus are provided. A global Red List assessment of G. sessanicus is presented as per IUCN guidelines.","PeriodicalId":39825,"journal":{"name":"Rheedea","volume":" ","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2021-10-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"48310075","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}