<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p> During field work conducted in Colombia, a new species of the genus Specklinia Lindl., S. pereziana was found. The new species is described and illustrated. Information about its habitat and ecology is provided. Specklinia pereziana is similar to S. muricaudata, from which it differs in leaf shape and floral characters - the main differences between the species are discussed.</p></abstract>

During field work conducted in Colombia, a new species of the genus Specklinia Lindl., S. pereziana was found. The new species is described and illustrated. Information about its habitat and ecology is provided. Specklinia pereziana is similar to S. muricaudata, from which it differs in leaf shape and floral characters - the main differences between the species are discussed.

A new species of Specklinia (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) from Colombia

Department of Plant Taxonomy and Nature Conservation, Gdańsk University, Al. Legionów 9, 80-441 Gdańsk

Biodiversity Research and Conservation

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During field work conducted in Colombia, a new species of the genus Specklinia Lindl., S. pereziana was found. The new species is described and illustrated....

A new species of Specklinia (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) from Colombia

Published Online: Sep 15, 2012

Page range: 20 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10119-011-0022-x

Keywords
Orchidaceae, Specklinia, new species

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A new species of Specklinia (Orchidaceae, Pleurothallidinae) from Colombia

Published Online: Sep 15, 2012

Page range: 20 - 23

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10119-011-0022-x

KeywordsOrchidaceae, Specklinia, new species

This content is open access.

Keywords
Orchidaceae, Specklinia, new species