Abstract
A new species, Pleurothallis cop-biodiversitatis, belonging to Pleurothallis subsection Macrophyllae–Fasciculatae, from the Central Andes of Colombia, is described and illustrated. This new species is compared with Pleurothallis matudana and Pleurothallis tandapiensis, the most morphologically similar species. Pleurothallis cop-biodiversitatis primarily differs from these species in having a lip with erose margins, more pronounced basal lobes, a rounded, apiculate apex, and a sulcate blade with a lanceolate, strongly vesiculate concavity.
Keywords: Andean Orchids, COP 16, Epidendreae, Macrophyllae–Fasciculatae, Pleurothallis matudana, Pleurothallis tandapiensis, Tolima, COP16
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| Pleurothallis cop-biodiversitatis Sierra-Ariza. A. Habit. B. Flower. C. Dissected perianth. D. Lip and column lateral view. E. Lip. LCDP by Sierra-Ariza based on type. |
Pleurothallis cop-biodiversitatis Sierra-Ariza sp. nov.
TYPE: COLOMBIA. Tolima: Municipio de Cajamarca, vereda Bolívar, 2690 m,
13 April 2022, M. A. Sierra-Ariza & J.C. Pavas 429 (holotype: TOLI).
Diagnois: Species similar to Pleurothallis matudana C.Schweinf., but distinguished by the lip with erose margins, more pronounced basal lobes, rounded apex, and longitudinally sulcate with a lanceolate, strongly vesiculose basal concavity.
🌍 ¡Increíbles noticias desde la COP16!🌿 🌱✨
– 🌟 Pleurothallis petroana, en honor a nuestro presidente Gustavo Petro
– 🌟 Pleurothallis franciana, en homenaje a nuestra vicepresidenta Francia Márquez
– 🌟 Malaxis susanae, en reconocimiento a nuestra Ministra de Ambiente y Desarrollo Sostenible, Susana Muhamad
Además, la cuarta especie, Pleurothallis cop-biodiversitatis, fue nombrada en conmemoración de la histórica #COP16 celebrada en Cali en 2024. 📅✨
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