Research Paper
Calanthe cootesii sp. nov. (Orchidaceae; Epidendroideae; Collabieae): a new species from the Southern Philippines
Mark Arcebal K. Naive
Published on: 01 August 2017
Page: 331 - 334
DOI: 10.6165/tai.2017.62.331
Abstract
Calanthe cootesii M.A. Naive from Mt. Maagnaw, Kitanglad Mountain Range, Bukidnon, is described and illustrated. Morphological diagnostic characters of related species of the genus are discussed. Though similar to C. brassii Ormerod, the new species is clearly distinguished by having a marked difference in the shape of the lip and the reflexed and recurved floral segments. It is also allied to C. davaensis Ames, but the new species is clearly distinguished by having smaller and greenish flowers with an indistinct spur.
Keyword: Bukidnon, Calanthe cootesii, Kitanglad Mountain Range, Mt. Maagnaw, New species, Orchidaceae, Philippines
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