Orchid species of Manipur and its commercial aspect

Abstract

Manipur is well known for its diverse Biodiversity as it falls within the Indo-Burma hotspot of the world. Around
60-70% of the flora of India is found in Manipur. It covers the forest area of 23.77%, with Genera of 67 and 207
species of orchids. Dendrobium sp. is quit abundantly found in the state with more than 60 species. Orchids
are the extremely decorative plants, its use in several ways in which for ornamental merchandise. Collection of
species, growing medium, pots, cultivation techniques, and type of shade house or a poly-house is very important for
plantation of orchids for the farmer and for commercial aspect. The interested farmer must train implementation for
the cultivation and cut flower in Manipur. Within this survey, we tend to study regarding the orchids that abundantly
found in Manipur and commercial aspect.