(B.sect.Lemniscata) from northern Thailand is described and illustrated as a species new to science. It is most similar to and , but differs by having inflorescences with only 4-6 reddish-brown flowers, falcate-subovate lateral sepals that are connate only in the upper half along the interior margins, petals with erose to fimbriate margins and a lip with long cilia in the distal half on the lower surface. A comparison with other similar species in the section, as well as notes on ecology, phenology, conservation assessment and a key to B.sect.Lemniscata in Thailand are also provided.
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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10900101 | PMC |
http://dx.doi.org/10.3897/phytokeys.238.114999 | DOI Listing |
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