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Issue: Vol. 698 No. 3: 30 Apr. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-04-30
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.698.3.4
Page range: 178-186
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Bulbophyllum thaithongiae (Orchidaceae), a new species from Thailand

Plants of Thailand Research Unit, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Plants of Thailand Research Unit, Department of Botany, Faculty of Science, Chulalongkorn University, Pathumwan, Bangkok 10330, Thailand
Bulbophyllum section Racemosae Thong Pha Phum Kanchanaburi Province Monocots

Abstract

During an exploration for the diversity of orchids in Thong Pha Phum National Park, Kanchanaburi Province, a new species of Bulbophyllum in section Racemosae was discovered. It is described here as Bulbophyllum thaithongiae. This new species can be characterized by having sub-densely arranged inflorescences, short floral bracts which never completely hide the flowers and long papillae up to 0.53 mm on the labellum which are clearly visible by naked eye. A detailed description and illustrations are provided together with notes on taxonomy and conservation status.

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How to Cite

Taosiri, N. & Seelanan, T. (2025) Bulbophyllum thaithongiae (Orchidaceae), a new species from Thailand. Phytotaxa 698 (3): 178–186. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.698.3.4