Research Paper

Liparis sanamalabarica (Orchidaceae): a new species from South Western Ghats, India

Pichan M. Salim

Published on: 11 October 2017

Page: 345 - 348

DOI: 10.6165/tai.2017.62.345

Abstract

A new species of Liparis, L. sanamalabarica (Orchidaceae) is described based on specimens collected in the Wayanad Forests of southern Western Ghats, India. A line drawing, photographs of the new taxon, information about the habitat and its conservation status are also provided.

Keyword: India, Liparis sanamalabarica, Orchidaceae, New species

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