<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Previously known only from the type locality in Ecuador, <italic>Platystele ximenae </italic>is reported for the first time from Colombia. This species has been described and illustrated based on the material recently collected in the department of Valle del Cauca. Information about its habitat and ecology is provided.</p></abstract>

Previously known only from the type locality in Ecuador, Platystele ximenae is reported for the first time from Colombia. This species has been described and illustrated based on the material recently collected in the department of Valle del Cauca. Information about its habitat and ecology is provided.

The First Record Of Platystele ximenae (Pleurothallidinae, Orchidaceae) For Colombia

Department of Plant Taxonomy and Nature Conservation, University of GdaOsk, Al. LegionUw 9, 80-441 GdaOsk, Poland

Biodiversity Research and Conservation

Previously known only from the type locality in Ecuador, Platystele ximenae is reported for the first time from Colombia. This species has been described and...

The First Record Of Platystele ximenae (Pleurothallidinae, Orchidaceae) For Colombia

Publicado en línea: 30 nov 2012

Páginas: 39 - 42

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/v10119-012-0004-7

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