Bennett, D.E. & E.A. Christenson. 2009. Nine new species and one new name in Maxillaria (Orchidaceae). Phytotaxa 1: 21–36.

Abstract. Nine new species of Maxillaria from Peru are described and illustrated, one based on a previously published variety: M. canarina, M. coniformis, M. deniseae, M. dichaeoides, M. flabellata, M. hajekii, M. leucopurpurea, M. striolata, and M. visseri. In addition, the new name M. calendulina is proposed for the Colombian M. aurantiaca Schlechter.

Key words: Orchidaceae, Maxillaria, Colombia, Peru, new taxa, biodiversity.

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