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Microchilus campanensis (Orchidaceae), a new species from Panama

2014; Władysław Szafer Institute of Botany; Volume: 59; Issue: 2 Linguagem: Inglês

10.2478/pbj-2014-0025

2084-4352

Marta Kolanowska,

Botany, Ecology, and Taxonomy Studies

Abstract A new species of Microchilus Presl, M. campanensis Kolan., is described from Panamanian material and illustrated. The new species differs from M. pedrojuanensis Ormerod in its spur shape, prominent epichile apical lobe, prominent floral bracts, and irregular apical margins of the petals and dorsal sepal. Information about its habitat and conservation status is provided.