A new species and a new record of Liparis sect. Decumbentes (Malaxidinae, Orchidaceae) from Peru

By

Damian, Alexander
Salazar, Gerardo A. (Gerardo Adolfo), 1961-
Rimarachin, Leyda

Type

Article

Date of Publication

2020

Original Publication

PhytoKeys

Volume

146

Pages

37--46

Subjects

Amazonas , Andes , Liparis brachystalix , Liparis sessilis , Neotrópico , Neotropics

Contributed by

Pensoft Publishers

Language

English

Published by

Sofia, Bulgaria Pensoft Publishers [2010]-

Identifiers

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.146.47229

 

Abstract

A new species of Liparis sect. Decumbentes, Liparis sessilis Damián, Salazar & Rimarachín, sp. nov is described and illustrated from Amazonas (Perú), including color photographs, a detailed comparison and an identification key to all the species of Liparis sect. Decumbentes. In addition, we report Liparis brachystalix Rchb.f. for the first time for the orchid flora of Peru, and select a lectotype for its synonym, L. commelinoides Schltr.