“Native Orchid Biodiversity:Ecology Conservation andCultivation in the Western Ghats”

Orchids members of the family Orchidaceae areamong the most diverse and captivating plants in thenatural world. With over 25000 species globallythey exhibit extraordinary variations in form colorand ecological adaptations. Native orchids hold aspecial place in the biodiversity of the WesternGhats one of the world’s eight “hottest” biodiversityhotspots. These delicate yet resilient plants not onlyadd aesthetic and cultural value but also play vitalroles in maintaining ecological balance.