taxonID	type	description	language	source
713187CAFF9DFF80FCD18C6CB1EE667E.taxon	description	Stem 40 cm or more long, up to 0.5 cm in diam., covered by rugose leaf sheaths; roots up to 0.35 cm in diam. Leaves 1.8 – 2 cm apart, oblong-linear, 7 – 15 × 1.5 – 2 cm, apex equally to unequally bilobed with rounded lobes, fleshy. Inflorescences more or less upright, 7 – 8.5 (– 20) cm long, several-flowered; peduncle 4.3 – 5.5 (– 10) cm long, with 2 – 3 sheathing peduncle scales 3 – 9 mm long, basal one much longer than others; rachis 2 – 2.5 (– 10) cm long, unbranched; bracts broadly triangular, obtuse, 1.8 – 2 × 1.5 – 2 mm. Flowers non resupinate, yellow or light orange-yellow, sepals sometimes tipped with brown, labellum yellow tinged with brown at base and white at apex of spur, column white or cream; pedicel and ovary 8 – 9 mm long. Dorsal sepal oblanceolate-oblong, 7.5 – 8.5 × 3.4 – 3.6 mm, apex broadly rounded, concave, fleshy; lateral sepals ovate-oblong 6.2 – 6.5 × 3.8 – 4 mm, oblique, apex rounded. Petals elliptic-oblong, 7 – 7.3 × 3 – 3.3 mm, obtuse. Labellum fleshy, deeply boat-shaped, 8.5 – 9 mm long, 4.7 – 5.2 mm high, obscurely 3 - lobed; lateral lobes inconspicuous broadly triangular 5 – 5.3 × 0.9 – 1.3 mm, edges minutely serrate or entire; mid-lobe triangular, 1.8 – 2 × 2 – 2.3 mm, apex acute with broad cone callus; spur 4.3 – 5 mm long, with longitudinal septum and triangular callus at base of mid lobe, 1 – 1.2 mm long, deep-bilobed, with cone callus at middle of backwall. Column slender, 4.5 – 5.5 mm long; rostellum beak c. 2 mm long, not twisted. Anther 1.8 – 2 × 2 – 2.4 mm, with short beak. Fruit not seen. Flowering & fruiting: Flowering in June and December; fruit not seen. Habitat: Epiphyte on Durian trees. Distribution: Thailand, Peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo. Specimens examined: THAILAND, Yala, Betong, Ban Chantharat, N 5 o 47 ’ 35 ’’, E 101 o 10 ’ 21 ’’, 230 m, 19.06.2011, J. Wai 2082 (PSU); Ibid., 29.12.2012, J. Wai 2184 (PSU).	en	T., Jitpromma, T., Chanokkhun, Wai, Sae, A., Schuiteman, Watthana, S., Lindl., Micropera (2023): The genus Micropera (Orchidaceae: Aeridinae) in Thailand. Rheedea 33 (3): 159-173, DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02, URL: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02
713187CAFF9DFF80FCD18C6CB1EE667E.taxon	description	Flowering & fruiting: Flowering in February; fruit not seen. Habitat: Epiphyte on trees in open forests, at 900 m elevation. Distribution: India (East Himalaya), Bangladesh, Nepal, Myanmar, and Thailand. Specimens examined: THAILAND, Phang-nga, Khao Bangto, c. 900 m, 23.02.1919, A. F. G. Kerr s. n. (AAU, C, K); s. loc., Lecoulle 21177 (C). Notes: There are a few specimens of this species from Thailand. Seidenfaden (1988) cited only a collection by Kerr. It is similar to M. thailandica but its rostellum is strongly twisted.	en	T., Jitpromma, T., Chanokkhun, Wai, Sae, A., Schuiteman, Watthana, S., Lindl., Micropera (2023): The genus Micropera (Orchidaceae: Aeridinae) in Thailand. Rheedea 33 (3): 159-173, DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02, URL: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02
713187CAFF9DFF80FCD18C6CB1EE667E.taxon	description	Flowering & fruiting: Flowering during July – October; fruiting during October. Habitat: Epiphyte in evergreen forests. Distribution: India, Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Indonesia. Specimens examined: THAILAND, Chaiyaphum, Between Nam Prom and Tunkamang, Geesink 6909 (C); Ibid., 24.03.1980, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 8822 (C); Phu Khieo, 19.02.1977, N. Jacobsen 48 (C); Dat Don, 300 - 400 m, 24.03.1973, K. Larsen, S. S. Larsen, I. Nielsen & T. Santisuk 31789 (AAU). Chantaburi, Ban Thakien Thong W of Soi Dao, 50 – 75 m, 23.03.1973, K. Larsen, S. S. Larsen, I. Nielsen & T. Santisuk 32239 (AAU). Road from Chantaburi to Trat, 16.11.1969, C. F. van Beusekom & T. Smitinand 2239 (AAU, BKF); Ibid., 23.03.1973, K. Larsen, S. S. Larsen, I. Nielsen & T. Santisuk 32400 (AAU, BKF). Chiang Mai, Doi Suthep, 03.1959, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 3507 (C). Kamphaeng Phet, 25.05.1912, A. F. G. Kerr 308 (K). Kanchanaburi, near Wangka, 150 m, 24.05.1946, A. Kostermans 722 (C, K); Saiyok, T. Smitinand 7436 (C); Sangklaburi, Chedi Sam Ong Market, 14.08.2011, J. Phelps 436 (BKF). Nakhon Si Thammarat, Khao Chem, Tungsong, Rabil 125 (C). Narathiwat, Su-ngai Padi, Paa Wai, 10.02.1988, C. Niyomdham 1666 (BKF); Su-ngai Padi, 28.07.2006, V. Rattanabunno 20 (BKF); Tak Bai, 22.07.1988, C. Niyomdham 1898 (K). Pathum Thani, Phra Tam Nak Suan Pathum, 16.06.2004, S. Suddee et al. 2023 (BKF). Phetchabun, Nam Nao National Park, 21.02.1977, N. Jacobsen 72 (C). Phetchaburi, Kaeng Krachan, Mae Pradon River, 110 m, 23.08.2002, D. J. Middleton et al. 951 (BKF); Kaeng Krachan National Park, 27.08.2004, I. Nielson et al. 1932 (BKF); Ibid., 290 m, 10.05.2005, D. J. Middleton, C. Hemrat, S. Lindsay, S. Suddee & S. Suwanachat 3345 (BKF); Ibid., 15.01.2008, S. Raksue 03 (BKF); Ibid., 403 m, 08.04.2010, N. Toolmal & W. Somprasong (BKF); Krabue, Sagarik s. n. (C). Phitsanulok, Lomsak road at km 80, 09.02.1964, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 5362 (C); N of Thung Salaeng Luang, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 5388; Thung Salaeng Luang, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 5365 (C); Thung Salaeng Luang National Park, 750 - 800 m, 18.05.2007, O. Phueakkhlai, P. Tippayasri & N. Anuraktrakoon 20 (BKF). Prachuap Khiri Khan, Pranburi, Ban Tak Tawan, 30.07.1931, Marcan 2700 (C); Sam Roi Yot, 50 m, 08.07.1914, A. F. G. Kerr 329 (K). Songkhla, Hat Yai Nai, 09.07.1985, J. F. Naxwell 85 - 699 (BKF). Surat Thani, Bangbao, 14.10.1960, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 529 (C); Ibid., 07.08.1971, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 627 (C); W of Bangto, Huay Ai Chuang, 16.06.1970, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 7614 (C). Trat, between Khlung & Trat, 20 m, 12 06.1972, T. Smitinand 1160 (BKF); Koh Chang, 11.08.1960, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 3651 (C). Uthai Thani, Huay Nam Wing, Banrai, 27.03.1980, Kasem 308 (C); s. loc., T. Smitinand s. n. (C). Yala, Khao Pok Yok near Banang Sata, 500 - 600 m, 29.11.1990, K. Larsen, S. S. Larsen, A. S. Barfod, W. Nanakorn, W. Ueachirakan & P. Sirirugsa 41819 (AAU); Betong, Ban Chantharat, N 5 o 47 ’ N, E 101 o 10 ’, 230 m, 23.07.2007, J. Wai 1058 (PSU!); Ibid., 14.08.2011, J. Wai 2090 (PSU). CAMBODIA, Angkor Thom, Preacan, Egerod 373 (C!). MYANMAR, Tenasserim, A. F. G. Kerr 01000 (C). INDONESIA, Java, Paradana, Zollinger 1359 (C). MALAYSIA, Selangor, Klang, Nur s. n. (C). LAOS, Vientiane Plain, A. D. Kerr 1941 (C); Muang Baw, c. 200 m, 27.04.1932, A. F. G. Kerr 987 (K). Note: This common species can be identified by the large side lobes of the labellum and the straight spur.	en	T., Jitpromma, T., Chanokkhun, Wai, Sae, A., Schuiteman, Watthana, S., Lindl., Micropera (2023): The genus Micropera (Orchidaceae: Aeridinae) in Thailand. Rheedea 33 (3): 159-173, DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02, URL: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02
713187CAFF93FF86FF588B2DB57F65C3.taxon	description	Flowering & fruiting: Flowering from May to July and in December; fruit not seen. Habitat: Epiphyte in evergreen hill forests, at 1,300 – 1,600 m elevation. Distribution: India, Bangladesh, and Thailand. Specimens examined: BANGLADESH, Sylhet, 12.12.1997, Wallich 7329 (K-W digital image); INDIA, Assam, Jainteapur, Jaintea Hills, April 1899, Prain 111 (M digital image). THAILAND, Loei, Phu Krading, 1300 m, 07.1959, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 3730 (C). Mae Hong Son, Ban Rak Thai, c. 1600 m, 12.06.2020, A. Karnpungton s. n. (QBG). Tak, Mae Sot, 21.05.1988, W. Songkakul 17 (BKF). Notes: This species is easily recognised by the very long and sigmoid rostellum. With its numerous, bright pinkish-purple flowers it is one of the more attractive species in this genus, which is generally of little horticultural importance.	en	T., Jitpromma, T., Chanokkhun, Wai, Sae, A., Schuiteman, Watthana, S., Lindl., Micropera (2023): The genus Micropera (Orchidaceae: Aeridinae) in Thailand. Rheedea 33 (3): 159-173, DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02, URL: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02
713187CAFF93FF86FF588B2DB57F65C3.taxon	description	Flowering & fruiting: Flowering in April – May; fruit not seen. Habitat: Epiphyte in evergreen forests. Distribution: Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, and Vietnam. Specimens examined: THAILAND, Bangkok, Jatujak Market, 18.04.2012, J. Phelps 7680 (BKF). Loei, Phu Pha Mok, 06.04.2003, D. J. Middleton et al. 1935 (BKF). Nakhon Nayok, Haew Suwat, Khao Yai, 23.04.1964, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 5773 (C). Nakhon Ratchasima, Khao Yai, 700 m, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 4403 (C), Khao Yai National Park, Pha Khuai Mai Nature Trail, 747 m, 08.04.2019, S. Kaitongsuk 211 (BKF). Narathiwat, Weang, P. Puudjaa 321 (BKF). Phathalung, Khao Den, c. 200 m, 19.04.1928., A. F. G. Kerr 0574 (K); Khao Soidao, c. 600 m, 29.04.1930, A. F. G. Kerr 0835 (K). Ranong, NW of Phato, 200 - 300 m, 02.05.1974, K. Larsen & S. S. Larsen 33557 (AAU!). Rayong, s. loc., 11.04.2004, P. Puudjaa 1322 (BKF). Satun, Khao Keo Range, 700 m, 31.03.1963, A. F. G. Kerr 0528 (AAU); Thungnui, 05.02.1961, G. Seidenfaden & T. Smitinand 4118 (C). Notes: This species is similar to M. fuscolutea (Lindl.) Garay but differs in lacking a distinct, raised callus on the labellum mid-lobe.	en	T., Jitpromma, T., Chanokkhun, Wai, Sae, A., Schuiteman, Watthana, S., Lindl., Micropera (2023): The genus Micropera (Orchidaceae: Aeridinae) in Thailand. Rheedea 33 (3): 159-173, DOI: 10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02, URL: https://doi.org/10.22244/rheedea.2023.33.03.02
