Resumen de Pendulorchis gaoligongense var. lushuiensis (Orchidaceae, Vandeae), a New Variety from Yunnan, China

Chen Li-Jun, Shi Xiao-Chun, Rao Wen-Hui

• Pendulorchis gaoligongense G. Q. Zhang, K. Wei Liu & Z. J. Liu var. lushuiensis L. J. Chen, X. C. Shi & W. H. Rao (Orchidaceae, Vandeae) is described and illustrated as a new variety from Yunnan, China. It differs from the typical variety, P. gaoligongense, by having shorter leaves that are 30�40 cm, smaller flowers that are 4�5 mm diameter, and a reddish white perianth (vs. leaves 40�60 cm, flowers 8�9 mm diameter, and a purple-red perianth).