Abstract

TRUJILLO, Delsy; GONZALES, Paúl; TRINIDAD, Huber  and  CANO, Asunción. The Andean Genus Myrosmodes (Orchidaceae, Cranichideae) in Peru. Lankesteriana [online]. 2016, vol.16, n.2, pp.129-151. ISSN 1409-3871.  http://dx.doi.org/10.15517/lank.v16i2.25880.

A revision of Myrosmodes from Peru is presented. Seven species are recognized for the country. Each species is described and illustrated on the basis of a revision of type material, protologues and Peruvian specimens. Its distribution within the country is assessed. Myrosmodes nervosa is recorded for first time in Peru. New synonyms are proposed: M. cleefii is included under M. nubigena, M. inaequalis and M. pumilio under M. paludosa,M. weberbaueri under M. gymnandra, and M. cochlearis under M. rhynchocarpa. A key to identify the seven recognized species is also provided. A lectotype is designated for Aa chiogena.

Keywords : Myrosmodes; High Andean; orchids; lectotype.

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