Abstract

The anatomy of the flower of Satyrium nepalense Don is described in detail. The median trace of the labellum gives off two branches laterally, which traverse downward to supply the two spurs in this species, in contrast to the observations recorded by earlier workers. No evidence is found to support the earlier assumption that the ovary here consists of an outer ring of three fertile carpels and an inner ring of three sterile carpels. The similarity of this species to Monandrous Orchids is not confined to the polinial structure alone. The structure of its vascular supply to the anthers and perianth is alo typically that of the latter