Brachycorythis wightii

IUCN Red List Status: Data Deficient (DD)
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Brachycorythis wightii Summerh., Kew Bull. 10: 242 1955. (syn: Phyllomphax wightii (Summerh.) Szlach.);
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S. India (Idukki District) as per POWO;
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brak-ee-ko-RYE-this — Greek: brachy (short) and corys (helmet), referring to the flower shape … Dave’s Botanary
WIGHT-ee-eye — named for Robert Wight, Scottish surgeon and botanist in Indi … Dave’s Botanary
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Common name: White Short-Helmet Orchid, White Brachycorythis
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Endemic to: southern Western Ghats (of India)
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Habit: Herb

This species is found on hills, among grasses and rock crevices in dark soil in the montane zone. Often seen with B. spendida (Kumar and Manilal 1994).
(From IUCN Red List (DD) )
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Very beautiful pictures of a species! TFS…

Wonderful !!..this is the second Brachycorythis sp. I have got to see..

This plant was like sighting a treasure, when I found it standing all alone, in contrast among other plants and grasses.
It was a prized feeling when I realized it is endemic to southern Western Ghats, and a rare plant.

Very nice picture of a rare beauty!

Beautiful picture of endemic beauty. Your pictures are always brilliant.

Amazing picture. All the pictures you click are beautifully composed.

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References:
POWO  The Plant List Ver.1.1  WCSP  IOSPE Photos  Dinesh Valke’s Flickr Post  Flowers of India  India Biodiversity Portal   IUCN Red List (DD)