Chemisquy, M.A. 2009. Gavilea gladysiae (Chloraeeae: Orchidaceae), a New Orchid from Southern Argentina and Chile. Brittonia 61(3): 201-205.

Abstract. A new species, Gavilea gladysiae, is described and illustrated. This rare species inhabits the humid forests of Santa Cruz (southern Argentina) and the Magellan region (southern Chile). This species has been mistakenly identified as Gavilea kingii in herbarium collections and previous floristic works.

Key Words. Gavilea, Orchidaceae, Patagonian flora, southern Argentina, southern Chile, taxonomy.

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