Aenhenrya

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Aenhenrya
Scientific classification edit
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Gopalan
Species:
Binomial name
Template:Taxonomy/AenhenryaAenhenrya rotundifolia
(Blatt.) C.S.Kumar & F.N.Rasm.
Synonyms[1]
  • Odontochilus rotundifolius Blatt.
  • Anoectochilus rotundifolius (Blatt.) N.P.Balakr.
  • Aenhenrya agastyamalayana Gopalan

Aenhenrya is a genus of terrestrial orchids spreading by means of underground rhizomes. Only one species is known, Aenhenrya rotundifolia, a very rare plant endemic to southern India (Kerala and Tamil Nadu).[1][2]

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