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| Telipogon vasqueznunezii C.Martel, Chamaya & Iberico, in Martel, Chamaya Gonzáles, Ibérico Vela, Edquén, Rodríguez et Iturralde. 2026. |
Abstract
Telipogon is a highly diverse genus in the Andes, yet it remains incompletely documented in northern Peru. Telipogon vasqueznunezii is morphologically similar to T. hystrix but differs in the oblong-ligulate lip, the two small lobes at the lip base, the absence of a protrusion on the lip, and the tuft of acicular setae on the columnar appendix. A detailed description, illustrations, a distribution map, and a conservation assessment are provided here.
Keywords: Andes, miniature Telipogon, montane forest relic, Telipogon embreei, Telipogon hystrix
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| Telipogon vasqueznunezii. A. Habit. B. Portion of inflorescence with flowers. C. Flower, lateral view. D. Flower, ¾ view. E. Details of setae with stellate apices. F. Anther cap with pollinarium and tuft of setae on the columnar appendix, ventral view. G. Pollinarium, ventral view. Based on J.Chamaya 106 (holotype CPUN). Drawn by Juan F. Montoya Quino. |
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| Telipogon vasqueznunezii. A. Habit. B. Portion of inflorescence with flowers. C. Leaves. D. Bract of the inflorescence. E. Flower bud. F. Flower, frontal view. G. Flower, lateral view. H. Dissected flower. I. Details of the lip trichomes. J. Ovary and column, lateral view. K. Column, frontal view. L. Column, ventral view. M. Anther cap, frontal and dorsal views. N. Pollinarium. Based on W. Tafur 131 (UNACH). Plate prepared by Jose D. Edquén. |
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| Telipogon vasqueznunezii. A. Plant in situ. B. Vegetative plant. C. Two plants with sub-erect inflorescences. D. The same individual shown in the background in C, with the inflorescence becoming pendant during further development. Photos by James A. Chamaya G. |
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| Comparison of flowers of Telipogon vasqueznunezii and T. hystrix. A. Flower of Telipogon vasqueznunezii, ¾ view. B. Flower of T. vasqueznunezii , lateral view. C. Flower of T. hystrix, ¾ view. D. Flower of T. hystrix, lateral view. Photos by James A. Chamaya G. (A–B) and Gabriel Iturralde (C–D). |
Telipogon vasqueznunezii C.Martel, Chamaya & Iberico, sp. nov.
Diagnosis: Telipogon vasqueznunezii is most similar to Telipogon hystrix (Dodson) N.H.Williams & Dressler but is distinguished by the larger flowers (9–11 × 8–13 mm vs. 5 × 5 mm), the obovate to sub-oblong petals (vs. narrowly ovate), the oblong-ligulate lip (vs. elliptical to oblong), the sub-auriculate lip base with a pair of small lobes (vs. the sagittate base with two long lobes), the absence of a protrusion on the lip (vs. a hump-like protrusion on the lower half), and one tuft of acicular setae on the columnar appendix (vs. one tuft of setae with a stellate apex on the columnar appendix).
Eponymy: The species is named after Dr Leopoldo
Pompeyo Vásquez Núñez, a Peruvian botanist and
professor at Universidad Nacional Pedro Ruiz Gallo.
Professor Vásquez has dedicated his life to better understanding the plant diversity of northern Peru with
a focus on potentially useful plants.
Carlos Martel, James Alexander Chamaya Gonzáles, Gustavo Ibérico Vela, José D. Edquén,
William Tafur Rodríguez and Gabriel A. Iturralde. 2026. A New Species of Telipogon (Orchidaceae: Oncidiinae) for Northern Peru. LANKESTERIANA. 26(2): 83–92. DOI: doi.org/10.15517/j4h3bb59 [29 May 2026]
