Silvorchis vietnamica (Orchidaceae,Orchidoideae, Vietorchidinae), a new miniature mycotrophic species from southern Vietnam |
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| Authors: | Leonid V Averyanov Van Dzu Nguyen Khang Sinh Nguyen Quang Diep Dinh Tatiana V Maisak |
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| Institution: | 1. Komarov Botanical Inst. of the Russian Academy of Science, St Petersburg, Russia;2. Inst. of Ecology and Biological Resources, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Nghia Do, Cau Giay, Ha Noi, Vietnam;3. Dept of Landscaping and Environmental Horticulture, Nong Lam Univ., Hochiminh city, Vietnam |
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| Abstract: | 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. A 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. |
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| Keywords: | Flora of Vietnam plant diversity Silvorchis |
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