Article

A check-list of Sicilian orchids

Authors:
Bartolo G.
,
Pulvirenti S.
Publication: Bocconea
Pages: 797-824
Article history:
  1. Published online

Abstract

A check-list of Sicilian Orchids, based on literature records and herbarium material, is presented, using a fully updated nomenclature and taxonomy. Two lists include ali taxa (90 species and subspecies) and nothospecies (59) known to occur in Sicily and on the adjacent small islands. Ophrys (34 non-hybrid taxa) and Orchis (21) are the largest genera. For each taxon the main synonymy and the distribution within Sicily (in terrns of provinces, mountain massifs and small islands) are given; the latter being documented by numerical references to the relevant sources. CriticaI and doubtfully present taxa, and those that have been reported in error, are listed separately.