John [Waddington] asked : "Does anyone know who is the Ward referred to in 
Stanhopea wardii named by Lindley in 1838?

Possibly, E. Ward, English orchid enthusiast and collector.
[see
Mayr, Hubert
1998            Orchid Names and their Meanings, page 488]

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Regards,

Viateur


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