| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8866987 | Revista Mexicana de Biodiversidad | 2017 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
The Neotropical genus Lepanthes is one of the largest groups within Orchidaceae. Here the presence of Lepanthes fratercula is reported by the first time for the Mexican flora. In addition, the taxonomic status of L. quetzalensis is clarified here, considering it as a different specie from L. scopula, in which it has been included as its synonym. Both L. fratercula and L. quetzalensis are described from Mexican specimens collected in Chiapas State. For each taxon information about its distribution, habitat, phenology, and conservation status in Mexico is provided. Additionally, both species are compared with other morphologically similar taxa from Central America. The richness of Lepanthes in the Mexican flora increases to 65 species, 35 of which are native to Chiapas.
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Authors
Derio Antonio Jiménez-López, Rodolfo Solano, Rubén MartÃnez-Camilo, Nayely MartÃnez-Meléndez,