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Flasks of
Coryanthes alborosea var. alba 'MC1104' × self |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range W (70-90°F)
Comments: Parent plant: The flower is pure white without any other coloration at all.
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:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 89°F, nights 70°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
alba |
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From Latin "albus" white.
(Source:
Brown 1956) |
Etymology of |
alborosea |
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From Latin "alboroseus" white-pink.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
Coryanthes |
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From Greek "korys" helmet; "anthos" flower.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
alba |
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AL-ba
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
Coryanthes |
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ko-ree-AN-theez
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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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: Peru. Plants have been collected at 350 ft. (100 m) near
Iquitos in the Department of Loreto. These plants, which grow in hot,
tropical forests, are frequently associated with ant nests.
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