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Claderia (Orchidaceae), a new generic record for the Philippines and a probable case of regional extinction

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An overlooked specimen collected by August Loher in Luzon about a century ago is belatedly identified as a species of Claderia (Orchidaceae: Epidendroideae: Cymbidieae). This is the first and only record of this genus from the Philippines, which now may well be extinct in this part of its range.

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I would like to thank two anonymous reviewers for making helpful suggestions.

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  1. Herbarium, Library, Art and Archives Directorate, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, Richmond, Surrey, TW9 3AB, UK

    André Schuiteman

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Schuiteman, A. Claderia (Orchidaceae), a new generic record for the Philippines and a probable case of regional extinction. Kew Bull 67, 571–573 (2012). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12225-012-9370-8

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