Epidendrum Yanatilense (Orchidaceae: Laeliinae), a new species, from Cusco, Peru

Alexander Damián, Eric Hágsater

Research output: Contribution to journalArticlepeer-review

3 Scopus citations

Abstract

A new species of Epidendrum from southern Peru is described and illustrated. Epidendrum yanatilense is similar to Ecuadorian E. pucunoënse, but differs in the small habit; non-resupinate flowers; small flowers; sepals oblong-lanceolate; petals apex rounded; 3-lobed lip and; two calli, large, laminar, rhomboid, leaning inwards, without mid-rib in the middle. Information on its distribution, habitat, phenology, conservation status, as well as traits that distinguish it from similar species are provided.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)287-292
Number of pages6
JournalPhytotaxa
Volume246
Issue number4
DOIs
StatePublished - 16 Feb 2016

Keywords

  • Andes
  • Calca province
  • Epidendrum alticolum group

Fingerprint

Dive into the research topics of 'Epidendrum Yanatilense (Orchidaceae: Laeliinae), a new species, from Cusco, Peru'. Together they form a unique fingerprint.

Cite this