Classification
Class
Magnoliopsida Brongn.
Order
Asparagales Link
Family
Orchidaceae Juss.
 Subordinate Taxa
 Nomenclature
Scientific Name:
Waireia D.L.Jones, M.A.Clem. & Molloy, 12: 282 (1997)
Type Taxon:
Waireia stenopetala (Hook.f.) D.L.Jones, M.A.Clem. & Molloy
Etymology:
The generic name is derived from the Māori wai (water) and rei (swampy ground, peat) referring to the wet peaty substrates where this orchid usually grows.
 Biostatus
Indigenous (Endemic)
Number of species in New Zealand within Waireia D.L.Jones, M.A.Clem. & Molloy
CategoryNumber
Indigenous (Endemic)1
Total1
 Bibliography
Jones, D.L.; Clements, M. A.; Molloy, B. P. J. 1997: Waireia, a new genus of Orchidaceae from New Zealand. The Orchadian 12(6): 282–287.
Mabberley, D.J. 2008: Mabberley's plant book, a portable dictionary of plants, their classification and uses. Edition 3. Cambridge University Press.