
29/08/2025
There isn't a new orchid named after Kalimpong by Dr. Rajendra Yonzone. Instead, Dr. Rajendra Yonzone, a botanist from the Kalimpong region, discovered a new terrestrial orchid in the Kalimpong district and it was named Zeuxine yonzoneana in his honor. The orchid was first found in the Samalbong area of Kalimpong in 2017 and was officially recognized after being published in the journal Phytotaxa.
Here are the key details:
Orchid Name: Zeuxine yonzoneana
Named After: Dr. Rajendra Yonzone
Discovery Location: Samalbong area, Kalimpong District, West Bengal
Date of Discovery: October 13, 2017
Description: A fragile, 14 cm tall terrestrial orchid with yellowish-white flowers
Significance: This discovery highlights the region's biodiversity and is a testament to Dr. Yonzone's dedication to exploring the flora of the Eastern Himalayas.