Notes on Galtonia (Hyacinthaceae) and a Description of the New Hybrid Galtonia ×ceredigionis

James A. Compton; Brian D. Schrire

doi:10.3417/2024865

James A. Compton Spilsbury Farm, United Kingdom
Brian D. Schrire Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

DOI: https://doi.org/10.3417/2024865

Keywords: Galtonia, Hyacinthus, hybrid, identification key, Ornithogalum, typification

Abstract

The history and typification of the five species belonging in the genus Galtonia Decne. (Hyacinthaceae) are discussed. Lectotypes are designated for the names Hyacinthus candicans Baker and Ornithogalum saundersiae Baker. The new spontaneous hybrid Galtonia ×ceredigionis J. Compton & Schrire, formed from a natural cross between G. candicans (Baker) Decne. and G. princeps (Baker) Decne., is described.