<i>Porroglossum raoi</i>, a new species of Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae) from Ecuador

Authors

  • Luis E. Baquero R. Universidad de Las Américas
  • Gabriel A. Iturralde Universidad de Las Américas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v17i1.28269

Keywords:

Pleurothallidinae, Porroglossum hoijerii, Porroglossum section Porroglossum

Abstract

A new species of Porroglossum (Pleurothallidinae), Porroglossum raoi Baquero & Iturralde, apparently endemic to a cloud forest close to Chical, is described here. Porroglossum raoi is compared to known species within the genus growing close to the area where it was discovered. The big white flower, the thick, subclavate and brown-purple lateral sepal tails, a single subacute angle on the lower margin of the petals and a strong cinnamon and clove smell, immediately separates this from other species in Porroglossum. Taxonomical and ecological notes are given. 

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Published

2017-03-20

How to Cite

Baquero R., L. E., & Iturralde, G. A. (2017). &lt;i&gt;Porroglossum raoi&lt;/i&gt;, a new species of Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae) from Ecuador. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 17(1). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v17i1.28269

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2017: Early View. Lankesteriana: Volumen 17, Número 1

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