Domingoa
# Domingoa

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. 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.

## Taxonomy

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.

### Species

As of April 2023, Plants of the World Online accepts the following species:

| Name | Distribution | Elevation (m) |
| - | - | - |
| Domingoa gemma (Rchb.f.) Van den Berg & Soto Arenas | Mexico (Puebla), Guatemala, Mexico and El Salvador | 2,100 metres (6,900 ft) |
| Domingoa haematochila (Rchb.f.) Carabia | Cuba, Haiti, Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico | 100–800 metres (330–2,620 ft) |
| 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 | 0–1,500 metres (0–4,921 ft) |
| Domingoa × susiana Dod (D. haematochila × D. nodosa) | Dominican Republic | 1,100 metres (3,600 ft) |
