Abstract
Two new species of the genusSpeckliniaLindl. (Orchidaceae) are described and illustrated from the septentrional portion of the Atlantic Forest, in northeastern Brazil.Specklinia integripetalacomes from the highland forest of Pernambuco state, andS. ianthinafrom a dry forest of Bahia state.Specklinia integripetalaE. Pessoa & F. Barros sp. nov. is morphologically related toS. semperflorens, but differs by a loose inflorescence, acute sepals, petals with entire margin and column with a clinandrium with an entire margin.Specklinia ianthinaE. Pessoa & F. Barros sp. nov. is morphologically related toS. spiculifera, but differs by wider leaves, lateral sepals completely connate, lanceolate petals and oblong mid‐lobe of the lip with a rounded apex.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
