The genus Epidendrum L. (Orchidaceae) in Paraná State, Brazil

Abstract

The goal of this work is to supply data on the floristic composition, morphology and species distribution of the genus Epidendrum in Paraná state, Brazil. An identification key and descriptions of the 22 species of Epidendrum are presented. The occurrence of Epidendrum saximontanum Pabst is recorded for the first time in the state.