Abstract
Abstract—Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary is a natural protected area that bears a considerable orchid diversity.Masdevalliais one of the most common, showiest, and distinctive genera among Machupicchu orchids, where six species are currently known. Here, we describe a new species ofMasdevalliafrom Machupicchu, which we nameMasdevallia bastantei. The species is similar toM. karineaebut differs in the long flowers of 12 to 17 cm in length and a campanulate, incanous, maculate sepaline tube. We provide a description and illustrations of this new species. Furthermore, we present pictures and a key including allMasdevalliaspecies that occur within the Machupicchu Historical Sanctuary.
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