Redefinition of the genera Malaxis Sol. ex Sw. and Microstylis (Nutt.) Eaton (Orchidaceae, Epidendroideae)

Abstract

A new definition of the genera Malaxis Sol. ex Sw. and Microstylis (Nutt.) Eaton is presented. The genera are briefly described and illustrated. A list of Microstylis species is added. Four new nomenclatural combinations are proposed.

Keywords

• Malaxis
• Malaxidinae
• Microstylis
• Orchidaceae
• systematic
• taxonomy