A generic transfer of eight species from Oncidium to Odontoglossum is made here, supported by molecular and morphologic evidence. Homotypic synonyms are listed. These transfers make it possible to maintain a monophyletic genus Odontoglossum without creating any new generic names. Quotes from authors that favor a larger and morphologically indefinable Oncidium are included and responded to by the authors of this paper, who are in favor of maintaining a more conservative and traditional, as well user-friendly and visually workable taxonomic classification.
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25 July 2016
New Combinations and Transfers to Odontoglossum Oncidiinae (Orchidaceae): Avoid Creating New Names
Stig Dalström,
Wesley E. Higgins
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Harvard Papers in Botany
Vol. 21 • No. 1
July 2016
Vol. 21 • No. 1
July 2016
Odontoglossum
Oncidiinae
Oncidium
species transfers
taxonomy