Rare Flowers Found Only in Sikkim and Nowhere Else in the World

May 30, 2024

Found in the high-altitude regions of Sikkim.Blooms in autumn with delicate pink to magenta flowers.Grows on mossy tree trunks and rocks in shaded areas.Known for its orchid-like appearance.Requires cool temperatures and high humidity.

Pleione praecox 

Grows in the alpine and sub-alpine zones of Sikkim.Produces small, helmet-shaped flowers.Prefers moist, shaded habitats like forest floors.Flowers are usually dark purple or maroon.Highly adapted to the cold, mountainous environment.

Corybas himalaicus

Found at high altitudes in Sikkim.Known for its succulent leaves and clustered yellow flowers.Grows on rocky outcrops and alpine meadows.Used traditionally for its medicinal properties.Thrives in well-drained, nutrient-poor soils.

Rhodiola fastigiata

Native to the alpine meadows of Sikkim.Features clusters of fragrant, bright yellow flowers.Prefers moist, well-drained soils.Blooms in late spring to early summer.Often found near streams and wet areas.

Primula sikkimensis

Exclusive to the temperate forests of Sikkim.Produces large, bell-shaped blue or violet flowers.Grows in shaded, humid environments.Blooms in the late monsoon season.Known for its striking, unique floral structure.

Megacodon stylophorus