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Issue: Vol. 715 No. 2: 19 Aug. 2025
Type: Article
Published: 2025-08-19
DOI: 10.11646/phytotaxa.715.2.6
Page range: 159-163
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Veyretia is a new synonym of Cyclopogon (Orchidaceae)

Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Pacheco Leão 915, Jardim Botânico, 22460-030, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Pacheco Leão 915, Jardim Botânico, 22460-030, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
Instituto de Pesquisas Jardim Botânico do Rio de Janeiro, Rua Pacheco Leão 915, Jardim Botânico, 22460-030, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Museu Nacional, Departamento de Botânica, Quinta da Boa Vista s.n., São Cristóvão, 20940-040, Rio de Janeiro, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil; Universidade de Brasília, Instituto de Ciências Biológicas, Departamento de Botânica, 70910-900, Brasília, Distrito Federal, Brazil
Orchidaceae Neotropical flora Cranichideae Nomenclatural novelties Monocots

Abstract

To solve the paraphyly of Cyclopogon C.Presl the genus Veyretia Szlach. is synonymized with it, and its eleven species are transferred. Of those, a replacement name is given for the former Veyretia aphylla (Ridl.) Szlach. and it is demonstrated the illegitimacy and superfluity of homotypic set of names Sarcoglottis rupicola Garay / Veyretia rupestris Szlach. / Veyretia rupicola (Garay) F.Barros.

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How to Cite

Carvalho, B.M., Baumgratz, J.F.A. & Meneguzzo, T.E.C. (2025) Veyretia is a new synonym of Cyclopogon (Orchidaceae). Phytotaxa 715 (2): 159–163. https://doi.org/10.11646/phytotaxa.715.2.6