Notes on the natural history of Cyclopogon obliquus (Orchidaceae: Spiranthinae) in Costa Rica

Authors

  • Mario A. Blanco Instituto Centroamericano de Investigación Biológica y Conservación P.O. Box 2398-250, San Pedro de Montes de Oca, San José, Costa Rica Research Associate, Jardín Botánico Lankester, Universidad de Costa Rica Present mailing address: University of Florida, Department of Botany, 220 Bartram Hall P.O. Box 118526 Gainesville, Florida 32611-8526, U.S.A.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v2i3.23087

Keywords:

Orchidaceae, Cyclopogon, Pelexia, Spiranthinae, Costa Rica, pantropical species, phenology, deciduousness, autogamy

Abstract

The occurrence of Cyclopogon obliquus (J.J. Sm.) Szlach. [= Pelexia obliqua (J. J. Sm.) Garay] is reported for the first time in Costa Rica. Its taxonomic placement is discussed, and its current geographic distribution is reviewed. Observations on its habitat, phenology and reproduction are presented. 

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Published

2016-02-03

How to Cite

Blanco, M. A. (2016). Notes on the natural history of Cyclopogon obliquus (Orchidaceae: Spiranthinae) in Costa Rica. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 2(3). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v2i3.23087

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2002: Lankesteriana: Volumen 2, Número 3

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