Domingoa

Domingoa
Domingoa
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Epidendreae
Subtribe: Laeliinae
Alliance: Encyclia
Genus: Domingoa
Schltr.
Species
  • Domingoa haematochila
  • Domingoa gemma
  • Domingoa haematochila
  • Domingoa nodosa
  • Domingoa purpurea

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, M. Orchidaceae Antillanae, 99–100, 2000.