In: Phyton 62-63 (2022): S. 29-34; DOI: 10.12905/0380.phyton62-63-2023-0029; Published online on 16 January 2023

Epipactis exilis (Orchidaceae), a species new to the flora of Serbia

Vladan Djordjevic, Predrag Lazarevic, Vera Stankovc & Eva Kabaš

with 3 figures

Key words: Epipactis exilis, Orchidaceae, biodiversity, Serbia, Balkan Peninsula.

Summary
Djordjevic V., Lazarevic P., Stankovic V. & Kabaš E. 2023. Epipactis exilis (Orchidaceae), a species new to the flora of Serbia. – Phyton (Horn, Austria) 62–63: 29–34, with 3 figures.
Epipactis exilis P. Delforge (Orchidaceae) was found at Mt. Kopaonik (Central Serbia) as a new species in the flora of Serbia. This is the first known locality of this species in the Central Balkans. Morphological characteristics, distribution data, habitat preferences and population size are provided. Based on the IUCN Red List Categories and Criteria, E. exilis is estimated as Critically Endangered (CR D) in Serbia.