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    3:07a
    [Botany • 2025] Dracula colombiana (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae) • A New orchid Species with a history of misidentification in trade and collections


    Dracula colombiana Baquero, Est.Domínguez & E.Parra, 

    in Baquero, Vargas, Mesa et Parra-Sanchez, 2025. 
     
    Abstract
    We describe and illustrate Dracula colombiana sp. nov. a new orchid species from the eastern Andes of Colombia, previously misidentified as D. benedictii in herbaria, private collections, and commercial trade. The new species resembles D. benedictii but can be distinguished by its solid pink lip with an ovate, glabrous epichile longer than the hypochile (vs. white, suborbicular epichile shorter than the hypochile) and sepals with brown-red papillae and pubescence (vs. purple black, verrucose sepals). Based on IUCN Red List criteria, we propose that the species be classified as Endangered (EN) under sub-criterion B2a, due to its restricted geographic distribution and the threats posed by potentially unsustainable harvesting. Conservation measures are urgently needed to protect natural populations, regulate its presence in the orchid trade, and address taxonomic misidentifications in global markets.

    Endemism, epichilus, orchid trade, Western Colombian Andes, Monocots

    Dracula colombiana Baquero, Est.Domínguez & E.Parra.
     A. Lateral view of column and lip in open and closed positions. B. ¾ view of the flower. C. Dissected perianth. D. Adaxial view of a petal and column in different positions. E. Habit. F. Lip in different positions.  
     Figure by Esteban Dominguez Vargas 
    from type specimen (EDV-2635, HUA).

    Dracula colombiana Baquero, Est.Domínguez & E.Parra, sp. nov.


    Luis E. BAQUERO R., Esteban Dominguez VARGAS, Santiago MESA and Edicson PARRA-SANCHEZ. 2025. Dracula colombiana (Pleurothallidinae: Orchidaceae), A New orchid Species with a history of misidentification in trade and collections.  Phytotaxa. 706(1); 81-90. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.706.1.6 [2025-06-19]

    9:21a
    [Botany • 2025] Glossoloma parvulina (Gesneriaceae) • Exploratory Research in Colombia’s Cordillera Oriental reveals A New Glossoloma with fimbriate calyx margins

     

    Glossoloma parvulina Solano-C, D. Ruiz-Mol. & J.L. Clark, 

    in Solano-C, Molina et Clark, 2025. 

    Abstract
    A new species of Glossoloma is described from the premontane forests of the Cordillera Oriental in the eastern Andean slopes of Colombia. Glossoloma parvulina Solano-C, D. Ruiz-Mol. & J.L. Clark is differentiated from other congeners by the presence of minute fimbriate calyx margins. The new species is compared with all other currently known species of Glossoloma with fimbriate calyx margins, most of which also share an unbranched subshrub habit. Based on IUCN guidelines, a preliminary conservation status is assigned as Endangered (EN).

    Keywords: Andes, Boyacá, Macarena Special Management Area, Neotropics, Taxonomy


    Glossoloma parvulina Solano-C, D. Ruiz-Mol. & J.L. Clark, sp. nov. 

    Etymology. The specific epithet is derived from the Latin word “parvus” meaning small, brief, or short. The name is in reference to the relatively small fimbria of the calyx margins (Figs. 2, 3C & 4A) compared to other Glossoloma with similar, but more elongate fimbriae (Fig. 1).


     Carlos A. Solano-C, Daniel Ruiz Molina and John L. Clark. 2025. Exploratory Research in Colombia’s Cordillera Oriental reveals A New Glossoloma (Gesneriaceae) with fimbriate calyx margins. Brittonia. 77, 122–128. DOI: doi.org/10.1007/s12228-024-09821-y [17 January 2025]
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    10:20a
    [Botany • 2024] Burmeistera luciae (Campanulaceae: Lobelioideae) • A New Species from the Pacific Slope of the Northwestern Andes of Colombia


    Burmeistera luciae Zapata-Corr., Garzón & D. Ruiz-Mol., 

    in Zapata-Correa, Garzón-Venegas, Holguín et Molina, 2024. 
     
    Abstract
    A new species of Burmeistera (Campanulaceae, Lobelioideae) from the Pacific slope of the Northwestern Andes of Colombia, in the Antioquia and Chocó departments, is described. Burmeistera luciae is distinguished by being a hemiepiphytic herb with scandent and glabrous stems; ebracteate peduncle, obconic hypanthium, and its most particular feature, the filiform, ascending, and curved calyx lobes in anthesis; corolla lobes forming an obtuse angle in relation to the tube, falcate; ventral anthers barbate; ellipsoid berries that turn a striking fuchsia color when mature. These characters differentiate it from Burmeistera serraniaguae, B. succulenta, and B. crocodila, the three most morphologically similar species that also inhabit the humid Andean regions of the Chocó biogeographic region between Colombia and Ecuador. Additional comments related to its distribution, etymology, and conservation status are presented.

    Antioquia, Asterales, Chocó biogeographic region, Neotropical flora, Eudicots

     Field images of Burmeistera luciae Zapata-Corr., Garzón & D. Ruiz-Mol.
    A. Leaves, adaxial view. B. Leaves, abaxial view. C. Flower bud, lateral view. D. Flower at anthesis, lateral view; detail of ventral anthers barbate and stigma in lower left inset. E. Immature berry, lateral view. F. Mature berry, lateral view G. Mature fruit, cross-section.
    A–G based on D. Zapata-C. et al. 3051. Photographs by Andrés F. Caro H.

    Burmeistera luciae Zapata-Corr., Garzón & D. Ruiz-Mol., sp. nov.

     Details of flowers and fruits in three morphologically similar species.
     A-C. Burmeistera serraniaguae Garzón & F. González; A. Flower at anthesis, ventral view. B. Flower at anthesis. C. Mature berry.
    D-F. Burmeistera succulenta H. Karst. & Triana; D. Flower bud. E. Flower at anthesis. F. Mature berry.
    G-I. Burmeistera luciae Zapata-Corr., Garzón & D. Ruiz-Mol.; G. Flower bud. H. Flower at anthesis. I. Mature berry.
     A-C based on Garzón et al. 485; D-F based on Garzón 491; G-I based on D. Zapata-C. et al. 3051 (type).


    Diego Alejandro ZAPATA-CORREA, Javier GARZÓN-VENEGAS, Andrés Felipe Caro HOLGUÍN and Daniel Ruiz MOLINA. 2024. A New Species of Burmeistera (Campanulaceae, Lobelioideae) from the Pacific Slope of the Northwestern Andes of Colombia. Phytotaxa. 637(3); 269-277. DOI: doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.637.3.5 [2024-02-22] 

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