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February 21, 2015

Stelis mystax



Pleurothallis carnosilabia, award  20142066 has been determined to be Stelis mystax by SITF (Feb 2015). 

Dendrochilum propinquum,3



  • Dendrochilum propinquum, award 20151176, has been confirmed to be Dendrochilum propinquum by SITF (Feb 2015). 

February 20, 2015

Paphiopedilum primulinum var album determined to be Paphiopedilum primulinum







Paphiopedilum primulinum M.W.Wood & P.Taylor, Orchid Rev. 81: 220 (1973).
Homotypic Synonyms:
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum f. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) Fowlie, Orchid Digest 37: 104 (1973), nom. inval.
Paphiopedilum victoria-regina subsp. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) M.W.Wood, Orchid Rev. 84: 139 (1976).
Paphiopedilum liemianum var. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) K.Karas. & K.Saito, Bull. Hiroshima Bot. Gard. 5: 57 (1982).
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. primulinum (M.W.Wood & P.Taylor) Braem, Paphiopedilum: 230 (1988).


Paphiopedilum primulinum var. primulinum.Heterotypic Synonyms:
Paphiopedilum chamberlainianum var. flavum Fowlie, Orchid Digest 37: 104 (1973), nom. inval.
20153395 Atlanta JC

Paphiopedilum primulinum var, album has been determined to be Paphiopedilum primulinum by SITF ( March 2015). 

Dendrochilum yuccifolium






Corrected description reads:
Approximately 600 pleasing stellate concolor cream flowers presented well on 13 inflorescences around base of 13 cm round plastic pot grown in aliflor, charcoal and sponge rock; inflorescences originating from immature growths, 18 cm in length, flowers alternating in loose spiral; substance firm; texture waxy. Leaves firm, yucca-like, linear 26 cm x 1.2 cm wide; growths 28.5 cm in length; pseudobulbs 1.2 cm wide; roots fine. Interesting foliage as well as pleasing display of slightly spiraling showy inflorescences contribute to the overall appearance of this species.  Origin:  Philippenes

Dendrochilum yuccifolium L.O.Williams, Bot. Mus. Leafl. 5: 53 (1937).
This name is accepted.

20154355  Carolinas JC

Dendrochilum yuccifolium, award 20154355, has been determined to be Dendrochilum yuccifolium by SITF (March 2015). 

February 10, 2015

Phloeophila cunabulum determined to be Zootrophion cf. erlangense












Phloeophila cunabulum (Luer & R.Escobar) Pridgeon & M.W.Chase, Lindleyana 16: 254 (2001).


  • 20151181 NEJC

Phloeophila cunabulum, award 20151181, has been determined to be Zootrophion cf. erlangense by SITF (April 2015). 


Masdevallia trautmanniana











Masdevallia trautmanniana Luer & J.Portilla, Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 76: 153 (1999).
This name is accepted.
20151257 NEJC
Masdevallia trautmanniana, 20151257, has been confirmed to be  Masdevallia trautmanniana by SITF (Feb 2015). 

February 09, 2015

Bulbophyllum fascinator





Bulbophyllum fascinator (Rolfe) Rolfe, Bot. Mag. 134: t. 8199 (1908).

This name is accepted.

20143131 center not given

Bulbophyllum hampelianum, award 20143131, has been confirmed to be  Bulbophyllum fascinator by SITF (Feb 2015). 

February 03, 2015

Ascochilopsis myosurus







Ascochilopsis myosurus (Ridl.) Carr, Gard. Bull. Straits Settlem. 5: 21 (1929).

This name is accepted.

20143418 Atlanta
Ascochilopsis myosurus, Award # 20143418, has been confirmed to be Ascochilopsis myosurus by SITF ( Feb 2015).