Anoectochilus Blume

Ariyarathne, W. A. M. P., Yakandawala, Deepthi, Samuel, Rosabelle & Wijesundara, Siril, 2017, Evaluating the occurrence and conservation statuses of Sri Lankan Orchids (Orchidaceae): Observations on newly recorded species and undocumented regions, Phytotaxa 308 (1), pp. 37-53 : 46

Anoectochilus Blume

The two species occur in Sri Lanka, A. elatus and the endemic, A. regalis . During the current work only A. regalis was observed. This is an EN species ( MOE, 2012), and during the present study it was recorded in Hantane and Deanston, in scattered patches on the forest floor. However, this species is undergoing direct exploitation for medicinal purposes which could be the reason for the current conservation status.