New species and nomenclatural changes in Cynorkis (Orchidaceae: Orchidoideae) from Madagascar and the Mascarenes

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Johan Hermans · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Jacky Andriantiana · Tsimbazaza Zoo

Anton Sieder · University of Vienna

Michael Kiehn · University of Vienna

Phillip Cribb · Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

Landy Rajavelona · Madagascar Biodiversity Partnership

Lauren M. Gardiner ·

Abstract

Ten new species, Cynorkis aconitiflora, C. christae, C. elephantina, C. jackyi, C. lentiginosa, C. mammuthus, C. mangabensis, C. sanguinolenta, C. siederi and C. syringescens, are described for the first time. The identity of C. elegans is clarified. The status of Arnottia and Physoceras are discussed and both subsumed into Cynorkis, with the necessary taxonomic changes made.

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Plant and animal studies Plant and Fungal Species Descriptions Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies

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Published in: Kew Bulletin

Volume 72, Issue 3

DOI: 10.1007/s12225-017-9715-4

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New species and nomenclatural changes in Cynorkis (Orchidaceae: Orchidoideae) from Madagascar and the Mascarenes

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