Pleurothallis chicalensis, a new species in subsection macrophyllae-fasciculatae (orchidaceae: pleurothallidinae) from northwestern Ecuador

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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Main Authors: Jiménez,Marco M., Baquero,Luis E., Wilson,Mark, Iturralde,Gabriel A.
Format: Digital revista
Language:English
Published: Lankester Botanical Garden, University of Costa Rica 2018
Online Access:http://www.scielo.sa.cr/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S1409-38712018000200103
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