Iris, you are not alone in trying to understand what name is correct for many species. Dr Guido Braem and Sandy Ohlund have just published an article in the Australian Orchid Review on Phrags with incorrect names. It seems that the mix up was due to a poor translation into english from german. The Phrags in question relate to Phrag caudatum, warszewiczianum & humboldtii. It seems that there is a need for a change in the names of the later two. This will confuse the stud book even further with all there progeny requiring name changes too. In future articles there will be more evidence given/shown to prove this point. The survey of the Phrag genus has not yet been finished by a long way and I would think that more alterations may be needed. Your problem with Phrag Olaf Gruss is also mine and many others as I/we have many of these plants, some of which have been awarded. The key point is to do nothing including changing the label. The powers to be have to make up their minds to clarify once and for all, what name these orchids will be known by. THEN, alter the register to correct the names of their progeny. Until then, choose the name you like best and stick with that. ROY
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