Silvorchis vietnamica (Orchidaceae, Orchidoideae, Vietorchidinae), new species from southern Vietnam

24 April 2018

Averyanov, Leonid; Nguyen, Du; Nguyen, Khang; Dinh, Quang; Maisak, Tatiana

A second species of Silvorchis, until now considered to be a presumably extinct monotypic genus endemic to western Java has been discovered in southern Vietnam. The species, here named as S. vietnamica, is described and illustrated, with data on its distribution, ecology, phenology and estimated conservation status. The key for identification of the two known species of the genus is also provided. The taxonomic affinities and phylogenetic placement of the newly discovered plant are briefly discussed.

njb.10.1111/njb.01883