Abstract: Three new species of the genus Lepanthes from the Alto de Ventanas ecoregion in the central Andes of Antioquia, Colombia, are described and illustrated. Lepanthes sabinadaleyana is similar to L. lycocephala but it is distinguished by the narrowly ovate leaves

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Abstract: Pleurothallis tenuisepala, a new species in subsection Acroniae, is described and compared to Pleurothallis luctuosa with which it has previously been confused. While the two species are superficially similar, they can be very easily distinguished by the size

Resumen: Se describe Pleurothallis tenuisepala, una nueva especie en la subseccción Acroniae, y se compara con Pleurothallis luctuosa, con la cual ha sido previamente confundida. Aunque las dos especies sean superficialmente similares, pueden ser fácilmente reconocida

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Abstract: Habenaria agasthyamalaiana, a new species of terrestrial orchid is described from Shendurney Wildlife Sanctuary of Agasthyamalai biosphere reserve, a part of the South-western Ghats. This species is morphologically similar to Habenaria crinifera. Detailed des

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Abstract: A new species of Lepanthes from north-western Ecuador is presented here. Lepanthes mashpica is similar to L. satyrica, with a long, descending, triangular process of the body of the lip but different in the simple and acute appendix versus the vertically bilo

Resumen: Se presenta aquí una nueva especie de Lepanthes del noroeste de Ecuador. Lepanthes mashpica es similar a L. satyrica, con el cuerpo del labelo largo, descendente y triangular pero se diferencian en el apéndice simple y agudo del labelo en L. mashpica comparad

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Abstract: The uncontrolled logging in Peninsular Malaysia and the resulting mudslides in the lowland areas have been perilous, not to just humans, but also to another biodiversity, including the wild orchids. Their survival in these highly depleted areas is being overl

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Abstract: This study represents the first part of a series dedicated to the work of Rudolf Schlechter on the orchid flora of South America. The historical background of Schlechter’s botanical activity is outlined, and salient aspects of his biography, as well as his ma

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