the petals obtuse (not acute) and the lip somewhat broad- 
er with more numerous branches to the lateral veins. 
As now comprehended, C. Wageneri Reichb.f. ex- 
tends from the West Indies and Mexico through several 
countries in Central America to Venezuela, Colombia, 
and Peru. 
SOME ORCHIDS FROM MEXICO COLLECTED BY 
E. MATUDA 
In acollection of orchids made by E. Matuda in the 
State of Chiapas, Mexico, from August 1937 to January 
1988, occur the following species which are mostly unre- 
corded from that country. Chiapas adjoins the western 
boundary of Guatemala and accordingly the occurrence 
of Guatemalan and even Costa Rican species in the south- 
ernmost portion of Mexico is more or less to be expected. 
Cranichis diphylla Swartz Prodr. Veg. Ind. Oce. 
(1788) 120. 
Synonomy as previously recorded in this paper. 
This species, with its various concepts, extends from 
southern Mexico to Colombia and the West Indies. It 
is here first recorded from Mexico. 
State of Chiapas, ‘“Esquipula, Cero de laguna, Mapastepec. Enero 
1938’, FE. Matuda 2037. 
Cranichis Wageneri Reichenbach filius in Linnaea 
41 (1876) 19. 
Synonymy as previously recorded in this paper. 
Cranichis Wageneri Reichb.f., including its various 
forms, extends from southern Mexico to Peru and the 
West Indies. It is here first recorded from Mexico. 
State of Chiapas, ‘*Escuintla-Chiapas, Mt. Orando, Ago 31, 
1937’’, EF. Matuda 1807. 
The Matuda collection shows some degree of varia- 
tion from the usual form. The sepals are acute rather than 
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