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Ecology and Environmental Sciences
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VOL. 8, ISSUE 2 (2026)
Epiphytic orchid species diversity of Chaiturgarh (Lafagarh) hills area of Pali block, Korba District, Chhattisgarh, India
Authors
Ram Kumar Rajwade, Devendra Kumar Patel
Abstract

Chaiturgarh (Lafagarh) is situated around 70 km away from Korba town. It is 25 km north of Pali and situated at a height of 3060 feet on the hilltop. Chaiturgarh (Lafagarh), also known as the "Mini Kashmir of Chhattisgarh." It is a historical fort located in the Korba district of Chhattisgarh, India. It is one of the 36 forts of Chhattisgarh and is considered one of the strongest natural forts in the region. The area lies between 22.515132’ N latitude to 82.281302’ E longitude. Extensive field surveys of orchids were conducted from November 2025 in various parts of the Chaiturgarh Hill. In this study, a total of 11 species belonging to 8 genera of epiphytic orchid species were identified in the Chaiturgarh hilly region of the Pali block of the Korba District, Chhattisgarh, India. The study represents the epiphytic orchid species diversity and distribution throughout the region with botanical names, place of collection (occurrence), altitudinal range, associated host range, and flowering.

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Pages:13-17
How to cite this article:
Ram Kumar Rajwade, Devendra Kumar Patel "Epiphytic orchid species diversity of Chaiturgarh (Lafagarh) hills area of Pali block, Korba District, Chhattisgarh, India". International Journal of Ecology and Environmental Sciences, Vol 8, Issue 2, 2026, Pages 13-17
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