New Orchids from Vietnam

Abstract

Nine species of orchids (Anoectochilus annamensis, Bulbophyllum gunnarii, B. guttulatoides, Cheirostylis serpens, Gastrodia theana, Lecanorchis vietnamica, Liparis filiformis, Oberonia huensis and Saccolabiopsis viridiflora) discovered recently in Vietnam are described and illustrated as new to science. All discoveries are based on materials collected along the territory of Vietnam mainly during the expeditions conducted in 2005.