Beautiful orchid flower show at exhibition cum competition of flowers, fruits and vegetables at Hortiscape, Naga Heritage village, Kisama during the Hornbill festival 2013.
Beautiful suitable environmental conditions coupled with varying physiographical features favours the natural habitat for a large number of orchid species. Of the many species of flora, family orchidaceae is representing the most distinguished and diverse flowering plants of the state adding another status to the natural beauty.
Majority of orchid species are concentrated in the district of Kohima, Mokokchung, Wokha and Tuensang. Mt.Japfu area has the highest number of orchid species found as recorded. The most dominant species among are Dendrobium ,Bulbophyllum, Calanthe,Coelogyne, Liparis, Eria,Cymbidium,Oberonia, Pholidota,Goodyera,Habenaria and Peristylus.The largest species found is Dendrobium which accounts for about 10.52 percent of the total species.
Beside these, there are many listed and recorded rare, endangered and threatened species of orchids in Nagaland. Such as Arundina graminifolia(Bamboo orchid), Renanthera imschootiana(Red vanda), Rhynchostylis retusa (Fox tail orchid), Paphiopedilum insigne(Lady's slipper orchid),Vanda coerulea(Blue vanda),Cymbidium tigrinum, Dendrobium wardianum,Dendrobium thyrsiflorum, Ascocentrum ampullaceum,Bulbophyllum rothschildianum(Red chimney orchid), Thunia sp, Phaius sp and Pleione sp. Not less than 37 genera having single species are registered. Tuensang district recorded the highest largest number of rare, endangered and threatened orchid species.
The size of orchid found in Nagaland ranges from 1-2 cm to more than 2 meters long as in case of Arundina graminifolia, Dendrobium hookerianum and Dendrobium moschatum.Some species are restricted and unique to the state. Cymbidium tigrinum is first discovered in Nagaland and found very rare in this state. Also, Bulbophyllum rothschildianum is endangered and rare species to India country.
The Hornbill festival held in the first week of December shows that with its stunning natural beauty and great cultural traditions, Nagaland can offer a rich fare to tourists.
Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments, Hornbill Festival showcases a mélange of cultural displays under one roof. This festival usually takes place between the 1st and the 7th of December every year in Kohima.Festival highlights include the Traditional Naga Morungs Exhibition and sale of Arts and Crafts, Food Stalls, Herbal Medicine Stalls, Flower shows and sales, Cultural Medley - songs and dances, Fashion shows, Beauty Contest, Traditional Archery, Naga wrestling, Indigenous Games, and Musical concert.
source - Wikipedia, http://www.hornbillfestival.com/, http://www.nagenvis.nic.in/Database/flora_853.aspx
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