Discoveries in indigenous territories: Two new species of Lepanthes (Orchidaceae: Pleurothallidinae) in southwestern Colombia

Abstract

Two new species of Lepanthes from the Central Cordillera of the Colombian Andes are described  and illustrated. Both were found during a botanical expedition to Puracé National Natural Park, within the  high Andean forests ecosystem of the municipality of Puracé, in the department of Cauca. Key Words: Cauca, Colombian Massif, Kokonukos, Paletará, Puracé National Natural Park