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The Liparis odorata species complex in the Indian subcontinent has historically suffered from misidentifications and nomenclatural confusions, largely due to the paucity of significant differentiating characters and misinterpretation of original protologues. Through extensive field surveys, herbarium studies, and critical examination of historical literature, this study redefines the complex and clarifies its taxonomy. Liparis praemorsa Paithane & Bhuktar sp. nov. is described from Maharashtra, India. Three new taxonomic combinations are proposed: Liparis deflexa subsp. parishii (Hook.f.) Sameer Patil & Chorghe, Liparis odorata subsp. paradoxa (Lindl.) Sameer Patil & Chorghe, and Liparis platyphylla var. olivacea (Lindl.) Sameer Patil & Chorghe. Additionally, Liparis tortilis , Liparis flavoviridis , Liparis prazeri , and Liparis tschangii sensu Salim et al. (2018) are synonymized under previously established species. Lectotypes are designated for Liparis deflexa , Liparis parishii ,and Liparis olivacea . The longstanding misapplication of the names L. odorata and Liparis nervosa is resolved.
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