NEW RECORD OF EULOPHIA EXPLANATA LINDL. (ORCHIDACEAE) FOR THE STATE OF WEST BENGAL, INDIA

摘要

During intensive floristic exploration in Birbhum and Burdwan districts of the state West Bengal , one species of Eulophia was collected. After critical examination of the specimen and thorough consultation of literature, it has been identified as Eulophia explanata Lindl. Perusal of literature indicates that the taxon has not so far been cited from West Bengal, (Yonzone et al.,2012; Kumar et ai, 2013). A study of the herbarium specimens of Eulophia housed in CAL revealed that no collection of the Eulophia explanata Lindl. was made from West Bengal. Therefore, the present collection of this species from Birbhum and Burdwan districts can be regarded as new record for West Bengal state. A detailed description along with illustrative drawings of this