Rhetinantha M.A.Blanco

, Lankesteriana 7(3): 534 (2007).
IPNI Life Sciences Identifier (LSID)
urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60448340-2
Publication
Lankesteriana : la revista cientifica del Jardin Botanico Lankester, Universidad de Costa Rica
Collation
7(3): 534
Date of Publication
Dec 2007
Family as entered in IPNI
Orchidaceae

Type Information

Type Name
R. acuminata (Lindl.) M. A. Blanco (Maxillaria acuminata Lindl.)

Remarks

Etymology: From the Greek words “rhetinos” (resin) and “anthos” (flower), in reference to the flowers of most species, which secrete resin on the labellum and occasionally on the petals. (vide protologue).