A NEW SPECIES OF CATASETUM (ORCHIDACEAE) FOR THE STATE OF MATO GROSSO, BRAZIL

Authors

  • A. Petini-Benelli
  • A. Grade

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1017/S0960428608004824

Keywords:

Brazil, Catasetum apolloi, Mato Grosso, new species, Orchidaceae

Abstract

A new species of Catasetum Rich. ex Kunth (Orchidaceae), Catasetum apolloi Benelli & Grade, from the municipality of Carlinda in the State of Mato Grosso, Brazil is described and illustrated. The plant was discovered in a pasture near the Teles Pires River growing epiphytically under the palm Maximiliana regia Mart. A discussion and consideration of possible related species is presented.

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Published

2008-03-28

Issue

Vol. 65 No. 1 (2008)

Section

Original Research Articles

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