Triphora uniflora A.C. Ferreira, Baptista & Pansarin (Orchidaceae: Triphoreae): a new species and the first record of the genus Triphora Nutt. for São Paulo state, Brazil

Abstract

Triphora uniflora A. C. Ferreira, Baptista & Pansarin, a new species of Orchidaceae, is described and illustrated. Furthermore, this is the first report of the genus Triphora for São Paulo state, Brazil. The relationship of this new species to other taxa of the genus and the need to preserve the natural habitat of this Triphora species are discussed.

Brazil; new species; Orchidaceae; Triphoreae; Triphorinae