Pendulorchis gaoligongense G. Q. Zhang, K. Wei Liu & Z. J. Liu var. lushuiensis L. J. Chen, X. C. Shi & W. H. Rao (Orchidaceae, Vandeae) is described and illustrated as a new variety from Yunnan, China. It differs from the typical variety, P. gaoligongense, by having shorter leaves that are 30–40 cm, smaller flowers that are 4–5 mm diameter, and a reddish white perianth (vs. leaves 40–60 cm, flowers 8–9 mm diameter, and a purple-red perianth).
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16 July 2014
Pendulorchis gaoligongense var. lushuiensis (Orchidaceae, Vandeae), a New Variety from Yunnan, China
Li-Jun Chen,
Xiao-Chun Shi,
Wen-Hui Rao
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China
IUCN Red List
ORCHIDACEAE
Pendulorchis
Vandeae
Yunnan