GUWAHATI: In a significant development, Sivasagar MLA Akhil Gogoi announced on Friday via a Facebook post that the Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park now houses over 2,000 species of wild orchids, highlighting Assam on the global stage. This achievement could make it the largest natural orchid conservation centre in the world, surpassing even government-supported parks like Singapore’s National Orchid Garden.
In the post, MLA Akhil Gogoi stated, “Kaziranga Orchid Park preserves more than 2,000 wild orchids. In comparison, Singapore’s National Orchid Garden officially conserves around 1,000 wild orchid species. There is no known private institution in the world that holds more than that. From this perspective, Kaziranga may be the world’s largest natural orchid reserve.”
The Kaziranga National Orchid and Biodiversity Park, located near Kaziranga National Park and Tiger Reserve in the Golaghat district, spans approximately 6 acres. It was established to protect the region's rich floral diversity, especially orchids, many of which are endangered. Kaziranga serves as an inspiring example of how local conservation efforts can have a significant global impact as the world faces the challenge of biodiversity loss.
A scientific survey conducted in 2025 identified over 70 orchid species at the park, from 36 different genera. The collection includes 46 epiphytic species (which grow on trees) and 24 terrestrial species (which grow on the ground). Among them are rare and endemic species such as Aerides odorata, Eulophia kamarupa, Acanthophippium sylhetense, and Phalaenopsis mannii.
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