Coelogyne putaoensis (Orchidaceae), a new species from Myanmar.

ABSTRACT: Coelogyne putaoensis, a new species of section Ocellatae from Putao, Kachin State, Myanmar, is described and illustrated. It is morphologically similar to C. taronensis and C. weixiensis, presumably its nearest relatives. An identification key and colour photographs are provided. A preliminary risk-of-extinction assessment according to the IUCN Red List categories and criteria is given for the new species.

SUBMITTER: Aung YL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5546387 | biostudies-literature | 2017

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature