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Malaxideae (Orchidaceae) in Madagascar, the Mascarenes, Seychelles and Comoro Islands

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environment and energy
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JohSIMPhiBri
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Summary. The tribe Malaxideae (Orchidaceae, subfamily Epidendroideae) ( sensu Pridgeon et al . 2005: 453) in Madagascar and adjacent archipelagos is revised. In this region it comprises the four genera: Liparis, Malaxis, Oberonia and Stichorkis . All of the species are described and their typification, history, identification, distribution and habitat are discussed. Conservation assessments and distribution maps are included. A checklist of the genera and species and a key to their identification are provided. Six new species: Liparis bemarahensis, L. bosseri, L. chantaliae, L. laurentii, L. magnifica and L. superclareae are described.

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