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Pecteilis gigantea (Sm.) Raf. , Fl. Tellur. 2: 38 1837. (syn. Habenaria gigantea (Sm.) D.Don; Orchis gigantea Sm.; Platanthera gigantea (Sm.) Lindl. ex Wall.);
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pek-TEE-lis — Greek: pectein (comb) … Dave’s Botanary
jy-GAN-tee-uh or gy-GAN-tee-uh — large, gigantic … Dave’s Botanary . commonly known as: butterfly orchid, Lady Susan’s orchid • Marathi: वाघचोरा waghchora . Native to: India, s-e Asia
. The tubers are used by the tribal for medicine and also by the herbivores as their favorite food (Wild bores);
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Largest, most beautiful and fragrant ground orchid presently in flowering in western ghats. This plant can be traced from its fragrance which spreads to several meters distance.
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uttarakhand uid 1 19092011: 1 image
sending photo for identification probably an orchid
Date/Time-3.09.2011 Location-Place, Altitude, – On way to Ranikhet (Tarikhet), 1400 – 1500 mts Pecteilis gigantea (Sm.) Raf. of orchidaceae family.
of the very rare Orchid for Orissa, which i had phtographed from Karlapat Wildlife Sanctuary, Orissa.
Name of the species: Pecteilis gigantea
Place of collection: Karlapat Wildlife sanctuary, Kalahandi, South Orissa
Altitude: 3000 ft above msl
Habit: Herb
Habitat: On top plateau with deposits of Bauxite and also in grasslands of mountain top.
Uses: The tubers are used by the tribal for medicine and also by the herbivores as their favorite food (Wild bores) You are absolutely right. With almost 3000 species of plants (Angiosperms, Gymnosperms, Pteridophytes) and many many unexplored lower plants, Orissa is still under explored with its full potential. Now the mineral deposits in those floral hot spots are posing sever threat of habitat loss for many rare, endangered, threatened and endemic species. Strangely I couldnt find this in Jharkhand though it has to be there.
But I found Pecteilis triflora, which Dr. Misra couldnt find in Orissa :)).
Waghchora flowering and a tragedy: Was hoping to photograph it flowering yesterday, but unfortunately it was stolen along with many sprigs of Glory Lily possibly as offerings for the local Ganpati celebrarions.
The only saving grace was that a 42 inch specimen [Photographs 1 to 6] was spared.
Nice photos, and lucky to get at least this pair of beauties. nice pictures…
ORCHIDACEAE: Pecteilis gigantea near Pune : Attachments (1). 8 posts by 8 authors. Largest, most beautiful and fragrant ground orchid presently in flowering in western ghats. This plant can be traced from its fragrance which spreads to several meters distance.
Local name is Waghchoura on account of its dissected lateral lobes of lip looking like whiskers of Tiger.
The size of flowers is also imposing. Large tubers of this plant are dug out by wild boars which is major natural set back to this rare plant besides collection by greedy humans. Elegant plant and a great pic 🙂 Wonderful …! I loved the fact about the Tiger’s whiskers!
Orchidaceae fortnight ..Pecteilis gigantea..SR4 : Attachments (1). 7 posts by 7 authors.
Orchidaceae fortnight :: Pecteilis gigantea :: Koraigad :: DV31 : 3 images. 6 posts by 5 authors. Pecteilis gigantea (Sm.) Raf.
pek-TEE-lis — Greek: pectein (comb) … Dave’s Botanary jy-GAN-tee-uh or gy-GAN-tee-uh — large, gigantic … Dave’s Botanary commonly known as: butterfly orchid, Lady Susan’s orchid • Marathi: वाघचोरा waghchora Native to: India, s-e Asia References: Flowers of India • Flora of Pakistan • Flowers of Sahyadri by Shrikant Ingalhalikar at base of Koraigad on 08 OCT 11 Very elegant. Koraigad OR Korigad near Amby Valley, Lonavala. I do not know yet the Korigad of Alibag.
Orchidaceae fortnight :: Pecteilis gigantea :: Koraigad :: PKA1 : Attachments (4). 4 posts by 4 authors. Thanks everyone for sharing so many beautiful photographs in this ongoing Orchidaceae fortnight. Special thanks to … for sharing interesting information along with beautiful uploads..
Here is my first upload…. Bot. name: Pecteilis gigantea Location: Korigad, Lonavala region.. Wonderful pics. . [EfloraofIndia_ORCHIDACEAE Juss. Fortnight]:19102013PD02_ Plecteilis gigantea (J.E.Sm.) Rafin. _Flora of Odisha : Attachments (1). 6 posts by 5 authors.
sharing the image of Plecteilis gigantea (J.E.Sm.) Rafin. taken from 3000 ft above msl from Karlapat wildlife sanctuary Odisha Giant and beautiful orchid revealed from Odisa. Thanks for showing.
TSPSEP2015-8: Images of Pecteilis gigantea shared. : 3 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (6)
It’s my pleasure to share a few images of this terrestrial orchid, Pecteilis gigantea.
Habit: Herb
Habitat: Terrestrial, growing on grassy slopes of montane forest.
Sighting: Kuduremukha, Chikmagalur, Karnataka, about 1700 msl
Date: 12-09-2015 Really a giant terrestrial orchid with sweet smelling flowers. It is also known in Uttarakhand and I have seen it few times only. Nice set of photographs. I too had seen in Lonavala region (Maharashtra)…
Composition of 1st photograph with hill in the background is superb…
Identification: (mixed thread): 1 correct image as above.
Waghchora again – efloraofindia | Google Groups
Pecteilis sp from Uttarakhand_DSR : 6 posts by 6 authors. Attachments (3)
This sweetly scented Pecteilis sp was photographed near Ranikhet, Uttarakhand in Sept. 2019. To me it appear as P. gigantea (Sm.) Raf. (Orchidaceae). Correct ID is requested.
Pecteilis gigantea. Very pretty. Very striking look. visual treat, looks a bit like a flying white bird. love it. Thank you for finding it and sharing
SK 2284 09 November 2019 : 15 posts by 3 authors. 6 images- 1 to 7 mb each.
Location: Harthok, Palpa
Date: 25 September 2019
Elevation: 1460 m.
Habit : Wild
Pecteilis ??
Attachments (1) – 7 mb. Attachments (2)- 4 mb and 1 mb. Attachments (1)- 5 mb. Attachments (1) – 3 mb. Very strange to see this flowering now. Pecteilis gigantea. Flowering was in September which I have mentioned. By the way what is the distinct characteristics to distinguish it from P. sussanne ?? September too is late. Pecteilis gigantea (Sm.) Raf.
FoI says Sept-Nov. ! No mention in ACFPoN ! Look at the petals of both and you will know. gigantea has much longer petals; susannae has small shorter petals, very tiny. Thank you …! This plant was about less than 2 ft. A new born baby is 1 feet but when he becomes dad, he is almost 5 feet (in normal condition). So height is not a true basis of differentiation. Ok, thanks. Almost our height 😂! also seems it got eaten up Yes, slightly ! . Pecteilis gigantea–for sharing : 5 posts by 3 authors. Attachments (3)
pictures taken at Aambyvalley Rd., Off Lonavala, Pune in Sept.18 Very beautiful. Pecteilis gigantea. Imagine it already started flowering !! Isn’t it early? in Sept.18. Ok sorry. . SK 3260 25 December 2021: 8 very high res. images. Location: Surkhet, West Nepal
Altitude: 1064m.
Date: 27 August 2021
Habit : Wild
Pecteilis triflora (D.Don) Tang & F.T.Wang ?? Pecteilis gigantea To me also appears close to images at Pecteilis gigantea . Pecteilis gigantea (Sm.) Raf.: 15 very high res. images. Location: Surkhet, West Nepal
Altitude: 476m. / 538m.
Date: 28 August 2021 / 29 August 2022
Habit : Wild Wow my beloved orchid is found in Nepal too !!
so fragrant!! such a gorgeous orchid & your pictures are incredible you found it fresh!!
It is very common here but unfortunately so many are gone under road broadening
Yes Pecteilis gigantea. Thanks for sharing
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