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This document proposes a new genus, Brasiliorchis, to include orchid species formerly classified in the Maxillaria picta alliance. The alliance is mostly endemic to the Atlantic Rain Forest of southern and southeastern Brazil. Both morphological features and ongoing molecular studies support recognizing Brasiliorchis as distinct from Maxillaria. Thirteen new combinations are presented transferring species to Brasiliorchis. Lectotypes are designated for several species. A key is provided to distinguish Brasi

Author

Jackie Nunes

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