Genus Liparis section Platyglossum
Genus Liparis section Platyglossum
Synonyms:
Pseudobulbs more or less reduced, usually 1-leaved. Leaves more or less leathery, duplicate, articulated with the leaf or pseudobulb, leaving a clean scar when shed. Inflorescence terminal. Floral bracts not distichous, usually not closely spaced. Flowers several to many opening at the same time, gradually more opening. Lip entire, near the base lightly bent, not lobed, towards the middle strongly widened, apically rounded or apiculate. Column elongated, lightly bent
IN PREPARATION
Genus Liparis section Platyglossum in New Guinea contains 3 species
Liparis brevicaulis
Liparis chlorantha
Liparis ovalis
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Genus Liparis section Platyglossum
Liparis ovalis Schltr., drawing R. Schlechter in Repert. Spec. Nov. Regni Veg. Beih. 21 (1923) t. 77, fig. 281