First record of Vanilla labellopapillata (Orchidaceae: Vanilloideae) in the state of Amazonas, Brazil

The first record of Vanilla labellopapillata is presented for the state of Amazonas, Brazil, in the region of Manaus, now the western limit of the species, which was previously known only from the type locality in the state of Pará. A brief description is provided and taxonomic and ecological aspects of the species are discussed in the light of this new finding. (AU)

First record of Vanilla labellopapillata (Orchidaceae: Vanilloideae) in the state of Amazonas, Brazil / Primero registro de Vanilla labellopapillata (Orchidaceae: Vanilloideae) no Estado do Amazonas, Brasil

The first record of Vanilla labellopapillata is presented for the state of Amazonas, Brazil, in the region of Manaus, now the western limit of the species, which was previously known only from the type locality in the state of Pará. A brief description is provided and taxonomic and ecological aspects of the species are discussed in the light of this new finding.(AU)

É apresentado o primeiro registro de Vanilla labellopapillata para o Estado do Amazonas, Brasil, na região de Manaus, sendo este o limite oeste da espécie, anteriormente só conhecida da localidade tipo no estado do Pará. É apresentada uma breve descrição da espécie e comentários taxonômicos e ecológicos da espécie no contexto da nova localidade.(AU)