A revision of the genus Benthamia A.Rich is presented, based on herbarium material, literature and field observations. A taxonomic history of the genus is given. Thirty-one species are recognized and described. Seven new species are described: Benthamia litoralis Hervouet & Descourv., sp. nov., Benthamia decaryana Descourv. & Hervouet, sp. nov., Benthamia lakatoensis Descourv. & Hervouet, sp. nov., Benthamia mascula Hervouet & Descourv., sp. nov., Benthamia trifida Hermans & Hervouet, sp. nov., Benthamia corona Hermans & Hervouet, sp. nov., Benthamia vulcanorum Hervouet & Descourv., sp. nov. A new form is established: Benthamia erinacea (Cordemoy) Hermans & P.J.Cribb f. reticulata Hervouet & Descourv., f. nov. One subspecies is raised to species level: Benthamia herminioides subsp. arcuata H.Perrier becomes Benthamia arcuata (H.Perrier) Descourv. & Hervouet, comb. nov., stat. nov., seven taxa are reduced to synonymy: Benthamia herminioides subsp. angustifolia H.Perrier is a synonym of Benthamia perfecunda H.Perrier, Benthamia verecunda Schltr. and...
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📰 Published on 21 July 2025
➡️ Revision of the genus Benthamia A.Rich. (Orchidaceae, Orchidioideae, Habenariinae)
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✒ Jean-Michel HERVOUET, Pascal DESCOURVIÈRES, Johan HERMANS & Ludivine LONGOU
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