A recent rapid biodiversity survey in Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in Assam has documented 70 orchid species across 36 genera, confirming the park as one of the richest orchid habitats in Northeast India. The survey, conducted in May 2025, was led by orchid conservationist Khyanjeet Gogoi in collaboration with forest officials.
The survey identified 46 epiphytic and 24 terrestrial orchid species. Notable species include rare and endemic orchids such as Eulophia kamarupa, Zeuxine lindleyana, and Biermannia bimaculata, along with species like Aerides odorata, Bulbophyllum ornatissimum, and Phalaenopsis mannii. These discoveries highlight the park's diverse ecosystems, with species like Eulophia dabia and Nervilia juliana thriving in riverbank grasslands, and Acanthephippium striatum and Hetaeria affinis in dense forest zones.
Prior to the survey, a conservation outreach event titled “Orchid and Butterfly Walk” was held in Panbari on April 18 and 19, 2025. The program engaged over 50 students from local institutions and featured expert talks by Khyanjeet Gogoi and Dr. Monsoon Jyoti Gogoi. Informational brochures on Kaziranga's birds, butterflies, and orchids were also released to promote awareness. The discovery reinforces Kaziranga's ecological significance and ongoing conservation efforts.