New species of the genus Pachyphyllum (Orchidaceae, Vandoideae) from Colombia

19 December 2013

Szlachetko, Dariusz; Kolanowska, Marta

Two new species of the genus Pachyphyllum (Orchidaceae), P. foreroi and P. idroboi, are described and illustrated based on Colombian material. Information about their habitat is provided and their distribution map is presented. Comparisons of the floral characteristics between the new entities and closely allied species are illustrated.