Nomenclatural Notes on Some Cattleya and Laelia Species (Orchidaceae)

Cattleya Candida, Laelia cowanii and L. kautskyi are shown to be the correct names for C. quadricolor, Laelia brevicaulis and L. kautskyana. The names Laelia gardneri and L. mantiqueirae are validated.

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Published in:Kew bulletin 1995-01, Vol.50 (2), p.423-425
Main Author: Zappi, D. C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Holotypes
Plant names
Synonyms
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Summary:Cattleya Candida, Laelia cowanii and L. kautskyi are shown to be the correct names for C. quadricolor, Laelia brevicaulis and L. kautskyana. The names Laelia gardneri and L. mantiqueirae are validated.
ISSN:0075-5974
1874-933X
DOI:10.2307/4110651