Galeandra baueri
Encyclopedia
Galeandra baueri is a species of orchid. It is the type species
of the genus Galeandra
.
Type species
In biological nomenclature, a type species is both a concept and a practical system which is used in the classification and nomenclature of animals and plants. The value of a "type species" lies in the fact that it makes clear what is meant by a particular genus name. A type species is the species...
of the genus Galeandra
Galeandra
Galeandra, abbreviated as Gal in horticultural trade, is a genus of 20 species of orchids native to tropical America.-List of species:...
.