Abstract: A new species of Pleurothallis from Ecuador, Pleurothallis quitu-cara, is described, illustrated and compared with the similar species P.corysta. The new finding is a surprise for the orchid flora of Quito and its valleys.

Resumen: Una nueva especie de Pleurothallis de Ecuador, Pleurothallis quitu-cara se describe, ilustra y compara con la especie similar P. corysta. El hallazgo es una sorpresa para la flora orquidácea de Quito y sus valles.

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Resumen: La distribución de las plantas epífitas está influenciada por las características de su forófito, que provee el sustrato necesario para el establecimiento. Encyclia pyriformis (Lindl.) Schltr. es una especie característica de las arenas blancas del Occidente

Abstract: The distribution of epiphyte plants is strongly influenced by the characteristics of the host plant, which provides the area needed for the establishing process. Encyclia pyriformis (Lindl.) Schltr. is typical from the white sands region of eastern Cuba, with

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Abstract: A new species of Pleurothallis in subsection Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae from Ecuador is described, illustrated and its relationship with other species is discussed. Pleurothallis chicalensis is compared with P. dewildei, from which is distinguished by the ovat

Resumen: Una especie nueva de Pleurothallis de la subsección Macrophyllae-Fasciculatae de Ecuador es descrita, ilustrada y su afinidad con otras especies es discutida. Pleurothallis chicalensis se compara con P. dewildei, de la cual difiere por las hojas ovadas, las f

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Abstract: The figure of Grigory Ivanovich von Langsdorff was largely neglected by the scientific literature of the 19th and 20th centuries. German-born von Langsdorff was consul of the Russian Empire in Rio de Janeiro. His activities in Brazil from 1813 to 1830 are her

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Abstract: Goodyera fusca, a rare orchid species is reported for the first time from the Kashmir Himalaya, India. A brief description and photographs of diagnostic features are provided. Comparative characters are also provided to distinguish G. fusca from Goodyera repe

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