Flasks of
Sobralia sanderiana '#1' × 'Stony Point'
Number:
TN2507
Name:
Sobralia sanderiana '#1' × 'Stony Point' (Acquired as Sobralia powellii '#1' x '#2')
Eric Christenson believes this may be the natural hybrid of S. xantholeuca and the big-flowered species that has been called S. macrantha. As of 10/3/2006 Eric says that he hopes to write an article about this soon.
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Pollen Parent Capsule at 279 days
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Offspring 'MC6159' Flower
Offspring photos are siblings of the plants you would receive.
Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plants: Temperature range I (60-83°F)
Comments: A relatively small-statured member of the genus. Flowers delightfully scented. Although the same size, the flowers of '#2' are much more brightly colored.
Pollen parent plant: A very brightly colored cultivar.
About the name...
Etymology of
sanderiana
Named for Henry Fredrick Conrad Sander (1847-1920), renowned English orchid gardener who owned a large nursery in St. Albans near London and dispatched many orchid collectors to tropical areas.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998)
Etymology of
Sobralia
Named for Dr. Francisco Sobral, Spanish botanist of the latter part of the 18th century.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992)
