The true identity of Serapias nitida, a species of Buchtienia (Orchidaceae) from Brazilian Atlantic Forest

Serapias nitida is a name whose taxonomic identity has been considered to be in doubt. Here we show that S. nitida can be linked to a species of the genus Buchtienia. We propose the new combination Buchtienia nitida and put a recently described species into synonymy.

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Published in:Taxon 2015-05, Vol.64 (2), p.355-361
Main Authors: de Fraga, Claudio N., Meneguzzo, Thiago E.C., Saddi, Eduardo M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Brazil
Neotropics
NOMENCLATURE
Rio de janeiro
Taxonomy
Vellozo
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Summary:Serapias nitida is a name whose taxonomic identity has been considered to be in doubt. Here we show that S. nitida can be linked to a species of the genus Buchtienia. We propose the new combination Buchtienia nitida and put a recently described species into synonymy.
ISSN:0040-0262
1996-8175
DOI:10.12705/642.27