About Coelogyne tripurensis:
- It is a new species of orchid.
- It was discovered from the moist broadleaf forests of Jampui Hills in Tripura, situated at the westernmost fringe of Indo-Myanmar Biodiversity Hotspot.
- This genus, consisting of around 600 species, is native to the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and the Southwest Pacific Islands.
- The genus consists of mostly epiphytic (rarely lithophytic and terrestrial) taxa and is widely popular among horticulturists for its high ornamental value and easy growth requirements.
- The section of Coelogyne to which the new species belongs, Fuliginosae, is characterised by unique features such as showy flowers, a distinctive labellum, and keels.
- Species belonging to this group show a high degree of phenotypic plasticity, rendering them challenging to delineate.
Q1: What are epiphytic plants?
Epiphytic plants are plants that grow on a host, but takes no water or nutrients from the host. They rely on specialized plant structures that absorb water and nutrients.
News: Tripura: New orchid species ‘Coelogyne tripurensis’ discovered in Jampui Hills
Last updated on Sep, 2026
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