Roy Lee wrote: Steve, as I understand it, the name " Dockrillia " in relation to the Aust Nat' ex dends, was dropped by the Australian Orchid Council at a meeting because of the relationship to the Dockrillia family in other countries was deemed too remote and to continue to call the ex Dends, Dockrillia was generally not acceptable. If Colin or someone from the AOC with more info cared to also reply, I would be happy to get the full story too. This change back happen a year or two back I think. Hopefully Steve we can both get the full story but thats as much as I can help with. Roy.
and David Banks wrote: I felt your original comment foolish, (...we find that this conclusion is not quite right and the plants have gone back to dendrobium) when you could not reference the source. Then it turns out to be from an AOC meeting, where there are no taxonomists, botanists or many people who would not know much about dendrobiums anyway! Certainly not a group to dictate the names we call our plants in Australia. ------------------------------ As an officer of the Australian Orchid Council for 10+ years, I am not aware of any discussion or decision on the standing of Dockrillia/Dendrobium during my time.... unless I fell asleep! As David Banks points out there are no taxonomists or botanists to even consider this legitimately. Colin Hamilton Webmaster Australian Orchid Council/"OrchidsAustralia" Rockhampton, Qld. Australia www.orchidsaustralia.com WORK HARDER - millions on Welfare depend on you _______________________________________________ the OrchidGuide Digest (OGD) orchids@orchidguide.com http://orchidguide.com/mailman/listinfo/orchids_orchidguide.com
