<i>Pteroceras viridiflorum</i>(Orchidaceae: Vandeae): A Sri Lankan species reported from India and a review of <i>Proteroceras holttumii</i>, Western Ghats, India

Abstract

Pteroceras viridiflorum (Thwaites) Holttum, a Sri Lankan endemic species has been recorded from India. To facilitate easy identification, the taxonomic notes, short description, and dissected live images are provided. The identity of Proteroceras holttumii J.Joseph &amp; Vajr. is reviewed and has been placed under Pteroceras viridiflorum instead of Pteroceras leopardinum (C.S.P. Parish &amp; Rchb.f.) Seidenf. &amp; Smitinand and P. leopardinum is excluded from the flora of South India.