Epidendrum tripunctatum (Orchidaceae, Laeliinae): the tale of two species

Authors

  • Wesley Higgins Marie Selby Botanical Gardens, 811 South Palm Avenue, Sarasota, FL 34236-7726 USA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v4i3.21259

Keywords:

Epidendrum tripunc- tatum, Prosthechea tripunctata, Pollardia tripunctata, Encyclia tripunctata, Pseudencyclia tripunctata, Epidendrum punctiferum, Anacheilium punctiferum, Prosthechea punctifera, Epidendrum calamarium, Anacheilum calamarium, Prosthechea

Abstract

Homonyms can often create confusion and this is the case with Epidendrum tripunctatum. A new combination, Prosthechea micropus, is required to correct the misapplied nomenclature. The author recognizes the Brazilian species as Prosthechea punctifera and the Central American species is recognized as Prosthechea micropus. 

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Published

2015-09-22

How to Cite

Higgins, W. (2015). Epidendrum tripunctatum (Orchidaceae, Laeliinae): the tale of two species. Lankesteriana: International Journal on Orchidology, 4(3). https://doi.org/10.15517/lank.v4i3.21259