Epidendrum L. (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae) no Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros, Estado de Goiás, Brasil

Six species of Epidendrum L., including E. avicula, E. campacci, E. dendrobioides, E. nocturnum, E. rothii, and E. secundum, have been identified in the Chapada dos Veadeiros National Park, a critical UNESCO World Heritage Site in Brazil's Cerrado biome. This discovery contributes to the poorly understood taxonomy of Epidendrum in the Central-West region, with species exhibiting diverse growth habits as epiphytes, terrestrials, and rupicolous plants across distinct phytophysiognomies. The study provides taxonomic descriptions, illustrations, geographic distribution insights, morphological relationships, phenology, a dichotomous key, and informal group allocations for these orchid species, advancing the understanding of their ecological roles and conservation significance in this biodiversity hotspot.

Santos, I. S. d., & Silva, M. J. d. (2020). Epidendrum L. (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae) no Parque Nacional da Chapada dos Veadeiros, Estado de Goiás, Brasil. Hoehnea, 47. https://doi.org/10.1590/2236-8906-20/2020