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Trick or treat? Pollinator attraction in Vanilla pompona (Orchidaceae)
(2021-11)
Natural pollination of Vanilla species remains poorly understood. Our research aimed at better understanding the pollinator attraction mechanism of the Neotropical species Vanilla pompona. Based on our results, we hypothesize ...
A new species and a new record of Malaxis (Malaxidinae) from Costa Rica
(2022-04-25)
We describe and illustrate a new species and a new record of Malaxis from the lower montane and montane forests of Costa Rica. Taxonomic descriptions, illustrations, distribution maps, and conservation assessments are ...
With great biodiversity comes great responsibility: The underestimated diversity of Epidendrum (Orchidaceae)
(2021-12-31)
Epidendrum (orchidaceae) has been suggested to be a promising model system for evolutionary and ecological studies in the neotropical region. given its species diversity, the broad biogeographical and ecological range, and ...
Nomenclatural notes in the Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae): miscellaneous
(2019-06-25)
Nomenclatural amendments and notes are provided for taxa belonging to diverse genera within subtribe Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae) in order to comply with the International Code for algae, fungi, and plants. The proposed ...
Nomenclatural notes in the Pleurothallidinae (Orchidaceae): miscellaneous part II
(2021-04-12)
Nomenclatural changes and notes are provided for genera in subtribe Pleurothallidinae (Epidendroideae: Orchidaceae) to comply with the International code of nomenclature for algae, fungi, and plants. The proposed changes ...
Monstera limitaris (Araceae), a new species from the border between Costa Rica and Panama
(2018-11-15)
Species of genus Monstera are among the most representative hemi-epiphytic Araceae in the Neotropics. They are widely distributed and abundant in the tropical forests of Costa Rica and Panama. During recent exploration in ...
Studies on Costa Rican Vanilloideae: The return of Cleistes rosea and a reaffirmation of Epistephium ellipticum
(2023-12-29)
Subfamily Vanilloideae represents a small fraction of the orchid flora of Costa Rica, and yet our knowledge of this predominantly South American group has significantly increased in the last two decades. Until recently, ...
A taxonomic synopsis and morphological characterization of Myoxanthus (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae)
(2021-06-10)
The taxonomic history, general description and distribution are provided for Myoxanthus. Morphological characterization of
the vegetative and reproductive organs is illustrated with photographs. A list of the 52 accepted ...