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A new species and a new combination in Stelis (Pleurothallidinae-Orchidaceae) from South America

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Stelis duckei, of the Crocodeilanthe group, is described from the state of Ceará, Brazil. The new species is morphologically similar to S. speciosa, but can be distinguished by its longer ramicauls, wider leaves, and obtuse lip with a ridge-like callus at the base. The new combination Stelis speciosa is also provided here.

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Uma nova espécie de Stelis s.l. do grupo de Crocodeilanthe, S. duckei , é descrita para o estado do Ceará, Brazil. A nova espécie é morfologicamente relacionada a S. speciosa, porém é distinta pelo ramicaule mais longo, folhas mais largas e labelo obtuso com um calo em forma de crista na base. Uma nova combinação em Stelis, S. speciosa, é também apresentada.

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We are indebted to the organizations that funded our research, including CNPq, CAPES, NSF, and the Beneficia Foundation. The authors thank Regina Carvalho for the line drawing, Scott Heald for his review of the English of the manuscript, and the reviewers of the manuscript for the valuable suggestions.

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  1. Programa de Pós-Graduação em Biologia Vegetal, Departamento de Botânica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, CEP: 50670-901, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

    Edlley Pessoa

  2. Departamento de Botânica, Universidade Federal de Pernambuco, CEP: 50670-901, Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil

    Marccus Alves

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Pessoa, E., Alves, M. A new species and a new combination in Stelis (Pleurothallidinae-Orchidaceae) from South America. Brittonia 66, 156–159 (2014). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12228-013-9319-8

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