A new orchid species, Coelogyne lecongkietii ( C . sect. Panisea ) from Da Lat Plateau, southern Vietnam

Summary Coelogyne lecongkietii ( C . sect. Panisea ) was found in Lac Duong District, Lam Dong Province, southern Vietnam (Da Lat Paleau, Central Highlands), and is described here as a new species for science. It resembles C. sagittata in having the backward pointed side-lobes of the lip, but strongly differs in the smaller flower, shorter side-lobes, and distinct, rounded column wings. This paper presents a standard taxonomic description of the new species including illustrations and data on its habitat and phenology.