<i>Pleurothallis chicalensis</i>, a new species in subsection <i>Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae</i> (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae) from northwestern Ecuador

Authors

  • Marco M. Jiménez Jardín Botánico de Quito
  • Luis E. Baquero Universidad de Las Américas
  • Mark Wilson Colorado College
  • Gabriel A. Iturralde Universidad de Las Américas

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v18i2.34050

Keywords:

Andes, Carchi, Pleurothallis bovilingua, Pleurothallis dewildei, Taxonomy

Abstract

A new species of Pleurothallis in subsection Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae from Ecuador is described, illustrated and its relationship with other species is discussed. Pleurothallis chicalensis is compared with P. dewildei, from which is distinguished by the ovate leaves, the yellow flowers with broadly obovate synsepal and the transversely cordate lip with apiculate apex. 

 

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Published

2018-07-20

How to Cite

Jiménez, M. M., Baquero, L. E., Wilson, M., & Iturralde, G. A. (2018). &lt;i&gt;Pleurothallis chicalensis&lt;/i&gt;, a new species in subsection &lt;i&gt;Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae&lt;/i&gt; (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae) from northwestern Ecuador. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 18(2). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v18i2.34050

Issue

2018: EARLY VIEW Lankesteriana: Volumen 18, Número 2

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