Habenaria rangatensis (Orchidaceae), a new species from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India

A new species of Habenaria (Orchidaceae), H. rangatensis is described from stunted evergreen forest of Middle Andamans, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. This new species is morphologically similar to Habenaria acuifera but differ in certain characters, which are discussed below. A detailed description and photographs are provided for identification of the present novel species.