Eight new species of Gomphichis (Orchidaceae, Spiranthoideae) from Colombia
2014; Springer Science+Business Media; Volume: 301; Issue: 1 Linguagem: Inglês
10.1007/s00606-014-1054-4
ISSN1615-6110
AutoresSławomir Nowak, Dariusz L. Szlachetko, Joanna Mytnik‐Ejsmont, A.M. Cleef,
Tópico(s)Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies
ResumoEight new species of the genus Gomphichis from Colombia are described. Each species is illustrated, and detailed habitat and distribution data are provided. A distribution map of the new species is presented. A dichotomous key for determination of the Gomphichis species in northern South America is provided. Conservation status assessments are provided for each species; current International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List categories and criteria are listed. A brief discussion of spiranthoid orchids taxonomy, conservation status of species, endemism in the Andes and paramo are presented.
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