Two Frequently Confused Species of 'Jewel Orchid' (Orchidaceae - Goodyerinae) from India

Zeuxine goodyeroides and Zeuxine nervosa are two distinct species of terrestrial orchids but confused and misreported in some recent Indian literature. The present communication emphasizes the need of study of type specimens for fixing identity of species. A mistake repeated several times will have a chance to obscure the correct identity of a species