Rare Orchid Discovered in Mizoram
In July 2025, scientists from Mizoram University and Manipur University discovered a new and rare orchid species — Chamaegastrodia reiekensis — from Reiek forest in Mizoram, Northeast India.
Key Points
- New Species Identified: Chamaegastrodia reiekensis is a holomycotrophic orchid that lacks chlorophyll and leaves, drawing nutrition entirely from underground fungi.
- Type Locality: Named after Reiek, a biodiversity hotspot in Mizoram, where the species was first found.
- First in Mizoram: Marks the first-ever record of the Chamaegastrodia genus in Mizoram, bringing the global count to eight known species.
- Ecological Traits: Grows in moist, humus-rich soil near bamboo at 1,500 m elevation, flowers from August ....
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