{"id":1835,"date":"2025-05-16T07:58:07","date_gmt":"2025-05-16T07:58:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/?p=1835"},"modified":"2025-05-16T07:58:07","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T07:58:07","slug":"orchid-species-kaziranga","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/orchid-species-kaziranga\/","title":{"rendered":"Kaziranga\u2019s Floral Treasure: 70 Orchid Species Discovered in Assam\u2019s Iconic National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><em>Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR)<\/em>, a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its majestic one-horned rhinoceroses and vibrant wildlife, has now added a new feather to its cap. A recent botanical survey has documented 70 orchid species across 36 genera, making it one of the richest orchid collections in Northeast India, which, in addition, highlights the park&#8217;s rich floral diversity and marks a significant shift towards <em>plant-centered conservation efforts .<\/p>\n<p>Assam\u2019s Environment, Forest, and Climate Change Minister, Chandra Mohan Patowary, lauded the findings, stating, <em>&#8220;Kaziranga National Park &amp; Tiger Reserve just got even more amazing!<\/p>\n<h3>Blossoms Amidst the Wild: The Orchid Survey<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-1024x614.jpg\" alt=\"Orchid Species in Kaziranga National Park\" width=\"525\" height=\"315\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-1836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-1024x614.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-768x461.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-1536x922.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-2048x1229.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-2000x1200.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 525px) 100vw, 525px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The survey, led by orchid conservationist Khyanjeet Gogoi along with range officers Bibit Dihingia (Bagori) and Bibhuti Ranjan Gogoi (Kohora), employed visual documentation methods to explore Kaziranga&#8217;s diverse habitats, including grasslands and woodlands. Their efforts unveiled a plethora of orchid species, both epiphytic (46 species) and terrestrial (24 species), thriving in the park&#8217;s unique ecosystems.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>46 epiphytic species<\/strong>: These orchids grow on other plants, using them for support but not drawing nutrients from them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>24 terrestrial species<\/strong>: These orchids grow on the ground, with their roots in the soil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Noteworthy Discoveries: Rare and Endemic Orchids<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Orchid Species in Kaziranga Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1837\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-Park.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-Park-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-Park-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Among the documented species, several stand out due to their rarity and endemic nature:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Acanthophippium sylhetense<\/li>\n<li>Aerides odorata<\/li>\n<li>Biermannia bimaculata<\/li>\n<li>Bulbophyllum ornatissimum<\/li>\n<li>Cleisostoma appendiculatum<\/li>\n<li>Dendrobium jenkinsii<\/li>\n<li>Eulophia kamarupa<\/li>\n<li>Peristylus constrictus<\/li>\n<li>Phalaenopsis mannii<\/li>\n<li>Zeuxine membranacea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><em>Notably, species like Biermannia bimaculata, Eulophia kamarupa, and Zeuxine lindleyana are endemic to India, while Bulbophyllum ornatissimum and Erythrodes blumei are considered rare in Assam.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>More than just Rhinos: Kaziranga&#8217;s Floral Canvas<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam.jpg\" alt=\"Orchid Species in Kaziranga National Park Assam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1838\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-Species-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Kaziranga National Park is not only about wildlife, it\u2019s also a canvas of untouched wilderness, complemented by the vibrant blooms of spring at the nearby National Orchid and Biodiversity Park. The Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park is home to over 500 varieties of wild orchids, showcasing <em>Assam&#8217;s botanical diversity.<\/em> The park also features:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>200 varieties of paddy<\/li>\n<li>Medicinal plants, which are fast becoming extinct<\/li>\n<li>Various types of local flowers and fruits<\/li>\n<li>A photo gallery of 500 orchids<\/li>\n<li>A greenhouse<\/li>\n<li>Lakes with boating and angling facilities<\/li>\n<li>Small treehouses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Panbari Reserve Forest: A Biodiversity Hotspot<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga.jpg\" alt=\"Orchid in Kaziranga\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1839\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Panbari Reserve Forest, part of the broader Kaziranga ecosystem, emerged as a significant hotspot during the survey, with 39 of the documented orchid species found in this area alone. This, underscores the importance of preserving such microhabitats that harbor rich biodiversity.<\/p>\n<h3>Engaging the Community: Conservation Through Education<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam.jpg\" alt=\"Orchid in Kaziranga National Park Assam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1840\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Prior to the survey, <em>KNPTR<\/em> organized a unique conservation outreach program titled the <em>Orchid and Butterfly Walk on April 18 and 19 in Panbari. <\/em><\/li>\n<li>The event welcomed over 50 students from various schools and colleges, aiming to familiarize them with the region&#8217;s orchid and butterfly diversity.<\/li>\n<li>During the event, informative brochures on the birds of Panbari, butterflies of Kaziranga, and orchids of Kaziranga were released, enhancing awareness and appreciation of the park&#8217;s rich biodiversity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>A Legacy of Conservation: Protecting Floral Heritage<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park.jpg\" alt=\"Orchid in Kaziranga National Park\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1841\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Orchid-in-Kaziranga-National-Park-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The Kaziranga Orchid Park has been established with two major intentions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>To preserve the great varieties of orchids.<\/li>\n<li>To create awareness among the general public about this wonderful creation of nature.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The park is a window to the fact that Assam and other northeastern states are <em>hot spots of rare biodiversity<\/em> and should be protected and preserved.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam.jpg\" alt=\"Kaziranga National Park Assam\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1842\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam-300x180.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Kaziranga-National-Park-Assam-768x461.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 89vw, (max-width: 767px) 82vw, 740px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><em>Kaziranga National Park&#8217;s orchid diversity<\/em><em> is a testament to the region&#8217;s rich biodiversity and the importance of conservation efforts. The park serves as a vital refuge for these exquisite flowers, offering a glimpse into the hidden floral treasures of Assam. This groundbreaking survey not only enriches our understanding of Kaziranga&#8217;s ecological wealth but also emphasizes the importance of holistic conservation approaches that value both fauna and flora. Therefore, the park is a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and anyone seeking to explore the diverse beauty of Northeast India.<\/em><\/p>\n<h3>Other Interesting Blogs to Read<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/assam-tea-gardens\/\">Popular Tea Gardens to Visit in Assam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/tea-tourism-kaziranga\/\">Tea Estate Tourism at Kaziranga National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/golden-tiger-kaziranga\/\">Rare Golden Tiger Sighting at Kaziranga National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/best-places-visit-assam\/\">Best Tourist Destinations in Assam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/rhino-population-at-kaziranga\/\">The Rhino Population of Kaziranga National Park in Assam Rises<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/best-places-visit-kaziranga\/\">Best Places to Visit in Kaziranga National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/interesting-facts-about-kaziranga\/\">Interesting Facts About Kaziranga National Park<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/rhino-conservation-in-india\/\">Importance of the Conservation of Greater One-Horned Rhinos<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/top-wildlife-hotels-resorts-kaziranga\/\">Best Wildlife Resorts to Stay in Kaziranga<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/top-reasons-visit-kaziranga\/\">Top 10 Reasons to Visit Kaziranga Tiger Reserve in Assam<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaziranga-national-park.com\/blog\/discover-kaziranga\/\">Discover Kaziranga Beyond Wildlife: Culture, Heritage &#038; Nature<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve (KNPTR), a UNESCO World Heritage Site renowned for its majestic one-horned rhinoceroses and vibrant wildlife, has now added a new feather to its cap. 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