Jim Cootes

Thrixspermum ravanii was first proposed on 29 November 2012 in a Portable Document Format (PDF) file published by OrchideenJournal (Cootes & Tiong, 2012). The proposed species however, was not effectively published according to the Shenzhen Code (Turland et al., 2018), and is currently treated by the International Plant Names Index (IPNI) as nomen...

Liparis dumaguetensis (Orchidaceae) is a Philippine endemic species widely distributed throughout the Philippine archipelago. A review of literature and specimens demonstrated the necessity for lectotypification of this species which we accomplished in this paper. Further, detailed information is provided based on our current collection such as a d...

Labajo-Villantes Y, Cootes J, Luo Y-B, Nuneza OM. 2024. Orchid diversity across different forest types on Mt. Malindang, Philippines. Biodiversitas 25: 605-615. Mt. Malindang Range Natural Park is one of the most significant biodiversity and conservation areas and is considered a biodiversity hotspot. There have been many biodiversity studies on Mt...

Bulbophyllum raulersoniae Deloso, Paulino, & Cootes is described from the limestone forests of Guam. The newly described species belongs to section Codonosiphon Schlechter (1911), based on morphological characteristics. This diminutive epiphyte is distinguished from its congenerics by smaller pseudobulbs, an abscising lamina that leaves persisting...

Bulbophyllum lemniscatoides Rolfe is a species native to Peninsular Malaysia, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Sumatra, Java, and Borneo. It was recently collected in Mt. Timolan Protected Landscape of Zamboanga del Sur, confirming its occurrence in the Philippine archipelago. Here, we provide species descriptions based on our collected material...

A Bulbophyllum is described as new to science. Bulbophyllum baosangii was found in Ha Giang province, Vietnam. It resembles Bulb. nipondhii (Seidenf.) and Bulb. thaiorum (J. J. Sm.), but can be recognized by its habit, flower details and colour of the flowers. The paper presents a morphological description and illustrations based on collected mater...

Dendrobium semendoense, eine neue Art der Sektion Platycaulon, (Orchi-daceae: Dendrobiinae) aus Süd-Sumatra, Indonesien Dendrobium semendoense, a New Species from Section Platycaulon (Or-chidaceae: Dendrobiinae) from South Sumatera, Indonesia 01-08 R. ROMIYADI, Dadang SUMARDI, Jim COOTES Titelbild/cover: Blütenstand von Dendrobium semendoense, ca....

A new species, Dendrobium gayoense Handoyo, Cootes et yudistira is described and illustrated. This Dendrobium is a member of section Calcarifera J. J. sm. A study of the literature for Indonesia and her neighbouring countries have not revealed a match for this species which is described here as new to science.

The original description for this species Cylindrolobus foetidus (Aver.) Schuit., Y. P. Ng et h. A. PederSeN (syn. Eria foetida Aver.) was prepared from poor specimens, so it was missing some details on labellum e. g. median keels on mid lobe and hairs on two lamellae as well as median keel. This paper presents a more detailed description for this...

Herbarium and literature studies of various orchids from the Malesian floristic zone reveal some new species, synonymy, and the need for a few nomenclatural proposals. Thus, the synonymy of Cestichis halconensis is elaborated; Cymboglossum is found to be the older name for Ascidieria, requiring 8 transfers; Dendrobium appendiculoides is reduced to...

Coelogyne longipes Lindl., a species of of the Orchidaceae, is newly recorded for Vietnam’s flora. This species has previously been found in Bhutan, Northeast India (Himalayas, Sikkim, Khasia Hills); Southwest China (SE Xizang, W to SE Yunnan) and in Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. This collected species from Vietnam are also redescribed and illustrate...

The new species, Bulbophyllum claviforme, originated from Sơn La province and was cultivated in Ho Chi Minh city. The publication presents a detailed description and figures for this species. It differs from all known members of the Bulbophyllum alliance by the color of the flowers, the short inflorescence, and the clavate hairs along the margin of...

The Northwestern Luzon has high diversity of Orchids. The Northwestern University Ecotourism Park & Botanic Gardens (NUEBG) Biological Diversity Research Unit has identified 4 new species of orchids for the past 4 years including the Robiquetia ilocosnortense Calaramo et al 2018. The genus Robiquetia in the Northwest Luzon is represented by: Robiqu...

The O-Kha valley is well-known, because in the past there were airplane accidents at this site. It is located between Ma Hang mountain and Suoi Che mountain.

Three orchid species from the Malesian region, Appendicula floribunda, Liparis elegans, and Dendrobium comatum, are recorded for the first time from Vietnam. These findings show a distinct relationship between the orchid floras of the two regions. More orchid exploration in Phu Quoc Island will reveal additional new records for the orchid flora of...

Three new miniature orchids are recorded for Orchids of Vietnam from Phu Quoc national park: Bulbophyllum tenuifolium (Blume) Lindl., Oberonia griffithiana Lindl., and Bulbophyllum physocoryphum Seidenf. These three species are new locality records for Vietnam. Data about ecology, phenology, distribution are provided as well as photo plates.

From 2014 to 2017, we recorded a total of 4 species of the genus Thrixspermum, belonging to the sections Thrixspermum and Dendrocolla in Hon Ba nature reserve. Among them, 3 species were recorded high on the tree trunks was Thrixspermum fragrans, then as twig epiphytes in the marginal zone of canopies of large trees were Tx. ancoriferum and Tx. pyg...

Pelatantheria woonchengii is a new record for the orchid flora of Vietnam. This species was previously misidentifed as Pelatantheria ctenoglossum, as both species are present in Vietnam. The illustration, description,distribution and comparison with the closest species in Vietnam are included. An updated identification key for all Vietnamese members...

Thrixspermum nicolasiorum Calaramo, Cootes et Naive (Orchidaceae; Epidendroideae; Vandeae; Aeridinae) a new species from the forest fragments of Vintar, Ilocos Norte, is described and illustrated. Though similar to Tx. subulatum, the new species is clearly distinguished in having an oblanceolate to ovate dorsal sepal, falcate lateral sepals, narrow...

The genus Adenoncos is reported as a new generic and locality record for the Philippines. Populations of Adenoncos virens were discovered in the Mt. Talinis Range, growing at high elevations in slightly disturbed primary forest within the protected area. The following research, of online images, revealed an overlooked records for A. virens from Buk...

Liparis atrosanguinea Ridl. was recently found in Phu Quoc park, Kien giang province, Vietnam. A full description, notes, pictures, ecology and distribution are provided.

Vietnam is one of the hot spots of biodiversity, in regard to its orchid flora. During botanical explorations conducted from 2014 to 2017 in Hon Ba nature reserve, there were 19 species of Bulbophyllum found, belonging to 12 sections e.g. Stachysanthes, Hirtula, Macrostylida, Cirrhopetalum, Stenochilus, Brachyantha, Desmosanthes, Oxysepala, Macroca...

During botanical explorations conducted from 2014 to 2017 there were 20 species of Bulbophyllum found. Amongst them were 2 species belonging to section Polymeres and 1 species from section Macrocaulia. All 3 species, mentioned in this paper, represent new locality records of Bulbophyllum species in Vietnamese territory and one new record for the Vi...

In 2009, during the North-westerniana Expedition in Northwestern Luzon, the fi rst author (MAC) found a species of Euphlebi-um which could not be immediately identifi ed. A search of the relevant literature for the Philippines and surrounding countries failed to fi nd a matching epithet. We hereby take this opportunity to name this species as Euphl...

From 2014 to 2017, we recorded a total of 4 species of the genus Thrixspermum, belonging to the sections Thrixspermum and Dendrocolla in Hon Ba nature reserve. Among them, 3 species were recorded:- high on the tree trunks was Thrixspermum fragrans, then as twig epiphytes in the marginal zone of canopies of large trees were Tx. ancoriferum and Tx. p...

A new orchid species from section Macrocaulia (BLUME) AVER., Bulbophyllum amorosum, is described and illustrated. It is known only from the mossy forests of the Mount Kalatungan Mountain Range in Northern Mindanao, Philippines.

Hòn Bà nature reserve has 3 species of Vanilla, namely Vanilla yersiniana Guillaumin & Sigaldi, Vanilla at-ropogon Schuit., Aver. & Rybková & Vanilla aphylla Blume) and 1 species of Miguelia, namely Miguelia cruenta Aver. & Vuong), which will be presented with descriptions, synonyms , ecology and photos.

A new Calanthe species from the island of Siargao, on eastern Mindanao, is described and illustrated. Morphological and diagnostic characters of related species of the genus are discussed. Though similar to Cal. mcgregorii, the new species is clearly distinguished by its purple color and the tridentate callus on the lower surface of the column.

A new Ceratostylis species from the Kalatungan Mountain Range, one of the mountains of Bukidnon that needs further exploration, is described and illustrated. Morphological diagnostic characters of related species of the genus are discussed. Though similar to C. elmeri, the new species is clearly distinguished by the size of the flower and by its un...

Grastidium ginalopeziae Cootes, M. D. De Leon et naive spec. nov., eine neue Grasti-dium-Art (Orchidaceae) von Bukidnon, Philippinen Grastidium ginalopeziae Cootes, M. D. De Leon et naive spec. nov., a new Grastidium species (Orchidaceae) from Bukidnon, Philippines

This paper documents the rediscovery and status of Synarmosepalum kittredgei GARAY, HAMER et SIEGERIST in the Philippines. The Bulbophyllinae are one of the groups of orchids which have the largest number of species in the Philippines. The subtribe is divided into different genera, which comprise of similar species. The genus Synarmosepalum, has a...

A new Robiquetia species has been found in Kalatungan Mountain Range, one of the mountains of Bukidnon province. It has subsequently been recorded from Camiguin Island and Mt. Malindang, Misamis Occidental on Mindanao. The species has been seen in orchid markets in Manila and sold as Robiquetia cerina (Rchb. f.) Garay. The exact provenance of the t...

Inhalt: Cleisostoma iloconense (Orchidaceae) Calaramo, Cootes and Palting spec. nov. Eine neue Art aus dem Nordwesten von Luzon, Philippinen Cleisostoma iloconense (Orchidaceae) Calaramo, Cootes and Palting spec. nov. A new species from northwestern Luzon, Philippines Calaramo, michael agbayani; CootES, Jim und PaltINg, Venus 1-4 Die Orchidee Herau...

In 2013, an unidentified species of Dendrochilum appeared in cultivation under the commercial trade name ‘Big Pink’. Using sequences of the nuclear ribosomal ITS1-5.8S-ITS2 region and of the plastid matK and ycf1 genes, we examined the phylogenetic relationships between ‘Big Pink’ and six other species of the phenetically defined Dendrochilum subge...

Cleisostoma chrysochilum is identified as an earlier name for Trichoglottis intermedia. The former is neotypified and transferred to Trichoglottis.