Abstract: As the second chapter of the series about Rudolf Schlechter’s South-American Orchids, a background of the orchidological work by foreign and Brazilian orchidologists in southern Brazil is outlined, as well as the history of the most important botanical instit

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Abstract: 41 new combinations, two synonyms and three lectotypifications from the genus Stichorkis are proposed. This work aimed to solve taxonomic ambiguity and nomenclatural crisis for Malesian Stichorkis.

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Abstract: Telipogon mayoi, from the western Colombian Andes, is proposed as a new species. The species was found in “La Elvira” National Protective Forest in the Yumbo Municipality, one of the oldest protected areas in Colombia, close to the Farallones de Cali National

Resumen: Telipogon mayoi proveniente de los Andes occidentales de Colombia, es propuesta como nueva especie. La especie fue hallada en la Municipalidad de Yumbo en la Reserva Forestal Protectora Nacional “La Elvira”, una de las áreas protegidas más antiguas de Colombi

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Abstract: A new species, Scaphosepalum luannae, is described, and new records for Scaphosepalum anchoriferum from Ecuador are presented. Scaphosepalum luannae is superficially similar to S. swertiifolium but its differs in the the dark green leaves, conspicuously nerve

Resumen: Una nueva especie, Scaphosepalum luannae, es descrita y se presenta el nuevo registro de Scaphosepalum anchoriferum en Ecuador. Scaphosepalum luannae es superficialmente similar a S. swertiifolum pero se diferencia en las hojas verdes, oscuras, conspicuamente

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Abstract: Despite the availability of multiple sources of evidence and consistency in the support for a broadly circumscribed Stelis Sw. (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae), some authors continue to be hesitant in its use. It is certain that the more typical species of St

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