26 New Orchid Species Found in Manipur

A research team of the Centre for Orchid Gene Conservation of the Eastern Himalayan Region, which conducted a survey in the forests of Manipur, found 26 new species of orchids, said SP Vij, a globally-acclaimed orchid scientist and Principal Investigator (PI) of the centre. Of the total 286 reported species of orchids grown in Manipur, the research team of the centre, located at Henbung hill range in Senapati district, has collected 211 species so far apart from the 26 new species found in Senapati and Ukhrul districts.