The derived name is female... so the specific epithet should be female. Notice I said should, remember one of the quirks of nomenclature rules is that even though concordance in gender is required, an author can mispell a name and the name still be valid. Jose _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) [email protected] http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
- [OGD] Encyclia Jose A. Izquierdo
- [OGD] Phyogeny of Oncidium Dalton Holland Baptista

