title: Liparis aphylla (Malaxideae, Orchidaceae), a new leafless record from Peru.
abstract: Liparis aphylla G.A.Romero & Garay was previously known only from two herbarium specimens collected in 1945 and 1977 in Ecuador and Colombia, respectively. This little-known species is hereby reported for the first time for Peru. An updated description, line illustration, color photographs and distribution map of Liparis aphylla, as well as an identification key to the Peruvian species of Liparis are provided.
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Ciencias Ambientales. Universidad Científica del Sur. Panamericana Sur Km. 19, Lima, Peru.
authors.forename: Alexander
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Damian
authors.affiliation: P.O. Box 8210, Cairns 4870, Queensland, Australia.
authors.forename: Paul
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ormerod
keywords: Cajamarca; Liparis aphylla; Liparis section Aphylla; Orchidaceae; Peru