The baysonim for Cattleya candida is Cymbidium candidum Kunth in F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth, Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 342 (1816).
That 1816 date predates another published name related to the species in question thus it has priority over them Again here is the publication data for your perusal: Cattleya candida (Kunth) F.Lehm., Gard. Chron., III, 18: 466 (1895). Homotypic Synonyms: * Cymbidium candidum Kunth in F.W.H.von Humboldt, A.J.A.Bonpland & C.S.Kunth Nov. Gen. Sp. 1: 342 (1816). * Basionym/Replaced Synonym Heterotypic Synonyms: Cattleya quadricolor Lindl., Paxton's Fl. Gard. 1: 6 (1850). Cattleya chocoensis Linden, Ill. Hort. 17: 37 (1870). Cattleya caucaensis Ballif, Chron. Orchid. 1901: 329 (1901). Jose _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://lists.orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids
