Microsatellite markers for (Orchidaceae) species in New Zealand.

Premise Of The Study: Microsatellite markers were developed for New Zealand species of (Orchidaceae) to investigate population genetics and species delimitation.

Methods And Results: From sequencing a total genomic DNA library (using Illumina MiSeq), we developed 22 microsatellite markers for . The di- and trinucleotide repeat loci were initially trialed on individuals representing seven taxa (.

Two new species of forget-me-nots ( Myosotis, Boraginaceae) from New Zealand.

Two new species of forget-me-nots, Myosotis chaffeyorum C.A.Lehnebach sp.

Pollination ecology of four epiphytic orchids of New Zealand.

Background And Aims: In New Zealand epiphytic orchids are represented by four genera and eight species. The genera Earina (three species) and Winika (one species) are the most conspicuous and widespread. These are likely to be some of the southernmost distributed genera of epiphytic orchids in the world.