Mycaranthes oblitterata
Submitted by wellsy on Mon, 21/01/2008 - 16:48
Mycaranthes oblitterata Blume, Bijdr.: 353 (1825).
Synonyms: Eria oblitterata (Blume) Rchb.f., Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 55 (1857).
Pinalia oblitterata (Blume) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 679 (1891).
Distribution: Cambodia, Thailand, Vietnam, Borneo, Java, Malaysia, Sumatra
Correct ID determined after the discussion in the comments below. Thanks to all involved.


Eria
Possibly Eria oblitterata
Regards, Daniel.
very close Daniel
I think that is very close Daniel....in fact I believe you are correct....very good....I'll get back if I can get more info myself.
Good photo and info here http://www.orchidspecies.com/eriaoblitterata.htm
and photos here http://www.orchisasia.org/genre/Eria/eria%20oblitterata/index.html
Regards wellsy
oblitterata
I reckon Daniel is right again, well done.
Bill
the plot thickens
Of course this name is now a synonym
Eria oblitterata (Blume) Rchb.f., Bonplandia (Hannover) 5: 55 (1857).
This name is a synonym.
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Accepted Name: Mycaranthes oblitterata Blume, Bijdr.: 353 (1825).
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Family: Orchidaceae
Homotypic Synonyms:
* Mycaranthes oblitterata Blume, Bijdr.: 353 (1825).
Pinalia oblitterata (Blume) Kuntze, Revis. Gen. Pl. 2: 679 (1891).
Shall we list it as Mycaranthes oblitterata?
Regards wellsy
Yes Mycaranthes
I reckon we should list it as Mycaranthes.
Bill