Odontochilus putaoensis (Orchidaceae), a new record and key to the genus for China

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Published: 03.04.2026
DOI: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.11
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Flora, Jewel orchid, Key, Taxonomy

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M. Sun
School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai – 200 241, PR China
Y. Jin
School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai – 200 241, PR China
P. Kumar
Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, Lam Kam Road, Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong SAR, PR China
H.Z. Tian
School of Life Sciences, East China Normal University, Shanghai – 200 241, PR China

Abstract

Odontochilus putaoensis X.H.Jin, L.A.Ye & A.T.Mu, a jewel orchid hitherto known only from Myanmar and Laos, is recorded from China for the first time. A detailed morphological description and a colour figure are provided, together with information on habitat, distribution and tentative conservation status. An updated identification key to the genus Odontochilus in China is also provided.

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Vol. 31 No. 3 (2021): Rheedea Orchidaceae Special Issue

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Sun , M., Jin , Y., Kumar , P., & Tian, H. (2026). Odontochilus putaoensis (Orchidaceae), a new record and key to the genus for China. Rheedea, 31(3), 200-205. https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2021.31.03.11

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