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).