Papilionanthe cylindrica explained

Papilionanthe cylindrica is a species of epiphytic orchid native to India, and Sri Lanka.[1] This species has been recorded in intermediate zones with dry grasslands on hilltops and upper slopes of isolated hills.[2] Flowering occurs from February to June and flowers are very showy, fragrant and white. The three-lobed labellum is yellow at the tip and pink with white spots below.[3]

Conservation

This species is included in the CITES appendix II and international trade is regulated to protect wild populations.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Papilionanthe cylindrica (Lindl.) Seidenf. Plants of the World Online Kew Science. 2022-02-15. Plants of the World Online. en.
  2. Коттава-Араччи, Д. Д., & Гунасекара, Р. С. (2020). RESEARCH PRIORITIES AND FUTURE DIRECTIONS IN CONSERVATION OF WILD ORCHIDS IN SRI LANKA: A REVIEW. Nature Conservation Research. Заповедная наука, 5(S1), 34-45.
  3. De, L. C., & Singh, D. R. (2015). Biodiversity, conservation and bio-piracy in orchids-an overview. J Glob Biosci, 4, 2030-2043.
  4. Web site: Papilionanthe CITES. 2022-02-15. cites.org.

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