× Brassidium, abbreviated in trade journals Brsdm, is an artificial intergeneric hybrid between the orchid genera Brassia and Oncidium (Brs x Onc).[1][2] When Cochlioda and Odontoglossum are sunk into Oncidium, × Maclellanara (Mclna.), × Odontobrassia (Odbrs.) and × Sanderara (Sand.) are synonyms.

× Brassidium
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Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Cymbidieae
Subtribe: Oncidiinae
Genus: × Brassidium
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Taxonomy

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The nothogenus name × Brassidium was first published in 1948 in the Orchid Review, for hybrids between Brassia and Oncidium. The first such hybrid was between Brassia brachiata (a synonym of Brassia verrucosa) and Oncidium anthocrene. It was named Brassidium Coronet,[3] and was registered by O. Kirsch.[4]

Synonymous nothogenera

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As of December 2023, Plants of the World Online sank Cochlioda and Odontoglossum within Oncidium.[5] Some other nothogenera then have the same parent genera as × Brassidium:

  • × Maclellanara, originally Brassia × Odontoglossum × Oncidium,[1] becomes Brassia × Oncidium.
For example, the grex name × Maclellanara Big Lake is a synonym of × Brassidium Big Lake,[6] which is the triple hybrid Brassia verrucosa × (Oncidium hallii × Oncidium maculatum),[7] where Oncidium hallii was previously treated as Odontoglossum hallii.[8]
  • × Odontobrassia, originally Brassia × Odontoglossum,[1] becomes Brassia × Oncidium.
For example, the grex name × Odontobrassia Caricosa is a synonym of × Brassidium Caricosa,[9] which is the hybrid Brassia verrucosa × Oncidium cariniferum,[10] where Oncidium cariniferum was previously treated as Odontoglossum cariniferum.[11]
  • × Sanderara, originally Brassia × Cochlioda × Odontoglossum,[1] becomes Brassia × Oncidium.
For example, the grex name × Sanderara Alpha is a synonym of × Brassidium Alpha. Its parents include Oncidium noezlianum and Oncidium nobile,[12] previously treated as Cochlioda noezliana and Odontoglossum nobile respectively.[13][14]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Alphabetical One-Table List of Genera and Intergeneric Hybrids (PDF), Royal Horticultural Society, 2017, archived from the original (PDF) on 2023-03-23, retrieved 2023-12-16
  2. ^ "× Brassidium Anon.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2023-12-16
  3. ^ Garay, Leslie A. & Sweet, Herman R. (1966), "Natural and Artificial Hybrid Generic Names of Orchids 1887-1965", Botanical Museum Leaflets, Harvard University, 21 (6): 141–212, doi:10.5962/p.168549, JSTOR 41762248
  4. ^ "Brassidium Coronet", The International Orchid Register, Royal Horticultural Society, retrieved 2023-12-16
  5. ^ "Oncidium Sw.", Plants of the World Online, Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, retrieved 2023-12-16
  6. ^ "Brassidium Big Lake", The International Orchid Register, Royal Horticultural Society, retrieved 2023-12-16
  7. ^ "Orchid Hybrid: Maclellanara Big Lake", Orchids.org, International Orchid Foundation, retrieved 2023-12-17
  8. ^ "Orchid Species: Odontoglossum hallii", Orchids.org, International Orchid Foundation, retrieved 2023-12-17
  9. ^ "Brassidium Caricosa", The International Orchid Register, Royal Horticultural Society, retrieved 2023-12-16
  10. ^ "Orchid Hybrid: Odontobrassia Caricosa", Orchids.org, International Orchid Foundation, retrieved 2023-12-17
  11. ^ "Orchid Species: Odontoglossum cariniferum", Orchids.org, International Orchid Foundation, retrieved 2023-12-17
  12. ^ "Brassidium Alpha", The International Orchid Register, Royal Horticultural Society, retrieved 2023-12-24
  13. ^ "Cochlioda noezliana (Mast.) Rolfe". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-12-24.
  14. ^ "Odontoglossum nobile Rchb.f." Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2023-12-24.