Domingoa is a genus of orchids (family Orchidaceae), consisting of four currently recognised species at home in Mexico, Central America, Cuba, Hispaniola and Mona of the Greater Antilles.[1] The genus was established in 1913 by Rudolf Schlechter. Its name refers to Santo Domingo, an older name for Hispaniola. The genus name is abbreviated Dga. in cultivation.[2]
The genus was described by Rudolf Schlechter and published in Edwards's Botanical Register 28: misc. 23. 1842.Domingoa is a generic name referring to Santo Domingo, an old name for Hispaniola.
, Plants of the World Online accepts the following species:[3]
| Image | Name | Distribution | Elevation (m) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domingoa gemma (Rchb.f.) Van den Berg & Soto Arenas | Mexico (Puebla), Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador | 2100m (6,900feet) | |
| Domingoa haematochila (Rchb.f.) Carabia | Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico | NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet) | |
| Domingoa nodosa (Cogn.) Schltr. in I.Urban | Dominican Republic and Haiti | ||
| Domingoa purpurea (Lindl.) Van den Berg & Soto Arenas | El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico (Veracruz), Nicaragua | NaNm (-2,147,483,648feet) | |
| Domingoa × susiana Dod (D. haematochila × D. nodosa) | Dominican Republic | 1100m (3,600feet) | |