Podochilus warnagalensis
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P. warnagalensis
Binomial name
Podochilus warnagalensis
Wijewardana, Priyadarshana, Arangala, Atthanagoda, Samarakoon & Kumar, 2016

Podochilus warnagalensis is a species of epiphytic or lithophytic orchid endemic to Sri Lanka.

Description

The plant is similar to P. malabaricus. Leaves shorter and larger. Flower completely opened and whitish pink in color. peduncle purplish. labellum with blunt apex, spur longe and narrow. It can grow on lichen and moss which is covered granite rocks and boulders in streams.[1]

References

  1. ^ "A New Species of Podochilus Blume (Orchidaceae: Epidendroideae) from Adam's Peak, Sri Lanka". Novataxa. Retrieved 3 February 2019.