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Flasks of
Rhynchostele bictoniensis 'MC745' × self |
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Number: |
TN1910 |
Name: |
Rhynchostele bictoniensis 'MC745' × self
(Also commonly known as Lemboglossum bictoniense)
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Type: |
self (What's that?) |
Seed Donor: |
Dale Borders
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Pod Parent Flowers |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range C (52-70°F)
For additional origin/habitat information supplied courtesy of
Charles and Margaret Baker, see further below, near the bottom of this page.
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Temperatures we attempt to use in the lab & greenhouse:
For Species: |
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Spring, Summer, Autumn: days average 68°F, nights 50°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 64°F, nights 44°F; best fit is Cool-Cold 64-44°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
bictoniensis |
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Named for Bicton, an English village, where Lord Rolle, 19th century orchid enthusiast, had his manor-house.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
Rhynchostele |
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From latinized Greek "rhynchos" beak; "stele" column or slate-pencil. The rostellum is extended beak-like.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Pronunciation of |
bictoniensis |
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bik-ton-ee-EN-sis
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
Rhynchostele |
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rink-oh-STEE-lee
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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Flask Information |
Availability: |
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The origin/habitat information below is supplied courtesy of Charles and Margaret Baker
The following information is based on the name of the plant provided by the donor, and assumes that the name is correct. If the plant has been misidentified, then the following information may not be correct.
This text is copyrighted by the Bakers and may not be reproduced without permission.
ORIGIN/HABITAT: Mexico, Guatemala, and El Salvador. In Mexico, these
plants are found in the States of Chiapas and Veracruz where they grow
mostly as terrestrials or lithophytes in humid mixed forests at 5900-9200
ft. (1800-2800 m) but are also sometimes found growing epiphytically. In
Guatemala, plants growing as epiphytes, terrestrials, and lithophytes have
been collected in humid forests from numerous locations at elevations up
to 10,500 ft. (3200 m). In El Salvador, plants have been found growing as
terrestrials at 5250-5900 ft. (l600-1800 m).
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