Domingoa
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Domingoa | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Tribe: | Epidendreae |
Subtribe: | Laeliinae |
Alliance: | Encyclia |
Genus: | Domingoa Schltr. |
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Domingoa is a genus of orchids, (family Orchidaceae), consisting of four species at home on Cuba, Hispaniola and Mona of the Greater Antilles. The genus was established in 1913 by Rudolf Schlechter. Its name refers to Santo Domingo, an older name for Hispaniola.
References
- Nir, Mark A. (2000). Orchidaceae, Antillanae. New York: DAG Media Pub. pp. 99–100. ISBN 978-0615116402.
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