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The genus Galeandra Lindl. (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae) in the Federal District and in the Goiás State, Brazil

ABSTRACT

Galeandra Lindl. is a neotropical genus with approximately 18 species distributed from the south of Florida, including Antilles, to the north of Argentina, with Brazil being its center of diversity, with 14 species, of which three are endemic. This study presents the taxonomic treatment of Galeandra species occurring in the Federal District and the Goiás State. Six species were found (G. beyrichii Rchb. f., G. blanchetii E.S. Rand., G. junceaoides Barb. Rodr., G. montana Barb. Rodr., G. paraguayensis Cogn. and G. styllomisantha (Vell.) Hoehne), which follow which are contrasted by an identification key, taxonomic descriptions, comments, as well as a distribution map, illustrations and photographs.

Keywords:
Cerrado; diversity; flora; orchids; Taxonomy

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