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The taxonomic identities of Pholidota wenshanica and P. subcalceata (Orchidaceae, Coelogyninae)

2019; Pensoft Publishers; Volume: 136; Linguagem: Inglês

10.3897/phytokeys.136.46705

1314-2011

Lin Li, Min Qin, Wan-Yao Wang, Songjun Zeng, Guoqiang Zhang, Zhong‐Jian Liu,

Ecology and Conservation Studies

P. wenshanica S.C.Chen & Z.H.Tsi and P. subcalceata Gagnep. have long been recognized as synonyms of P. leveilleana Schltr. In the present study, detailed morphological comparisons suggest that specimens referred to as P. wenshanica and P. subcalceata differ significantly in both vegetative and floral characters from those of P. leveilleana. Here we resurrect P. wenshanica and P. subcalceata as independent species. Key diagnostic characters essential for delineating identities of these species are presented.