Abstract

Trichosalpinx ollgaardiana Rykaczewski, Kolan. & Szlach. (Orchidaceae) is described and illustrated as a new species from Ecuador and placed in the subgenus Trichosalpinx. It is similar to T. crucilabia and T. quitensis, from which it differs by long-connate lateral sepals, ligulate-spathulate petals with irregular apical margins, a prominent lip claw, and a ventral anther. An identification key to Ecuadorian representatives of Trichosalpinx subgenus Trichosalpinx is provided.

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