A new species of genus Chiloschista (Aeridinae, Vandeae, Epidendroideae, Orchidaceae) from Sumatra Island, Indonesia

<i>Chiloschistatjiasmantoi</i>, a new species of epiphytic leafless orchid from the northernmost region of Sumatra Island, Indonesia, is described and illustrated. The flower of this new species is morphologically close to <i>C.javanica</i>, but differs in having oblong-obovate petals, narrowly oblique oblong side lobes with truncate to obtuse apex, and a different shape of lip sac.

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PhytoKeys
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2025-02-12
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https://doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.252.138190
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Plant and animal studies
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A new species of genus Chiloschista (Aeridinae, Vandeae, Epidendroideae, Orchidaceae) from Sumatra Island, Indonesia

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PhytoKeys
Plant and animal studies
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A new species of genus Chiloschista (Aeridinae, Vandeae, Epidendroideae, Orchidaceae) from Sumatra Island, Indonesia

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Abstract

<i>Chiloschistatjiasmantoi</i>, a new species of epiphytic leafless orchid from the northernmost region of Sumatra Island, Indonesia, is described and illustrated. The flower of this new species is morphologically close to <i>C.javanica</i>, but differs in having oblong-obovate petals, narrowly oblique oblong side lobes with truncate to obtuse apex, and a different shape of lip sac.

PhytoKeysVol. 252
National Research and Innovation Agency (ID)
Badan Riset dan Inovasi Nasional
Openalex Percentile: Top 98%
Plant and animal studies
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