Abstract:
Based on field investigation, specimen and molecular identification, a new distribution record species of Orchidaceae in Sichuan province, namely,
Gastrochilus sinensis Z. H. Tsi, was reported. In this paper, the detailed morphological description, color characteristics photos, molecular results, and the geographical distribution in China were provided. The voucher specimens were preserved in the Herbarium of Chengdu Institute of Biology, Chinese Academy of Sciences (CDBI). This finding further enriched the plant diversity in Sichuan province.