| Dactylorhiza hatagirea | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Embryophytes |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Spermatophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Orchidoideae |
| Genus: | Dactylorhiza |
| Species: | D. hatagirea |
| Binomial name | |
| Dactylorhiza hatagirea | |
Dactylorhiza hatagirea is a species of orchid generally found growing from Mongolia to the Himalayas.
Habitat and description
The native range of Dactylorhiza hatagirea is from Mongolia to the Himalayas.[1] It flowers in June–July. Its roots are tuberous, divided into 2 or 3 lobes.[2]
Conservation status
Dactylorhiza hatagirea is endemic to the Hindu- Kush Himalaya. It is categorized as endangered in CAMP Pokhara (2001) conservation list, and strictly banned for collection, utilization and sale (strictly protected species list I GoN, 2001, 2005), and listed in appendix II for control trading (CITES – 1974).[3][4][5]
References
- "Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soó". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 4 March 2026.
- "Dactylorhiza hatagirea. Himalayan Marsh Orchid". Flowers of India.
- Vij SP, Srivastav RC, Mainra AK. On the occurrence of Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) Soo in Sikkim, Orhid News, 1992; 8-9, 14-15.
- Rawat GS.Alpine meadows of Uttaranchal: Ecology, Landuse and Status of Medicinal & Aromatic Plants. Bishen Singh Mahendra Pal Singh, Publication, Dehradun, India: 2005
- Bhatt A, Joshi SK, Garola S. Dactylorhiza hatagirea (D.Don) soo- a west Himalayan Orchid in peril, curr.sci. 2005; 89,610-612.