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Flasks of
Rodriguezia secunda 'Latita' × self |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°F). Grown in wooden basket.
Comments: Parent plant: Hearty miniature plant. Blooms in September - December here in California. Two spikes per pseudobulb when mature.
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 |
Rodriguezia |
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Named for Manuel Rodriguez, Spanish apothecary and botanist of the 18th century.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
secunda |
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From Latin "secundus" (blooming) one-sided. The flowers all point in one direction.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Pronunciation of |
Rodriguezia |
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rod-ri-GEEZ-ee-ah
(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: Panama, Colombia, Venezuela, the Guianas, Surinam, Peru,
Brazil, and Bolivia. In Panama, this orchid is found in various locations
in the Canal Area, Coclé Province, and Colón Province between sea level
and 1300 ft. (0-400 m), but most collections are made below 200 ft. (60
m). In Venezuela, plants are found near Guatopo, Caripe, and just south of
El Dorado. In Surinam, plants identified as Rodriguezia lanceolata are
said to be common in the savanna forest on the coastal lowlands. On
Trinidad, plants are found in several locations. In Peru, plants grow near
Iquitos in the Department of Loreto near the junction of the Amazon and
Itaya Rivers. In Bolivia, plants grow near Pando at 600 ft. (190 m). In
Brazil, plants are found in the hot, humid lowlands of the States of
Amazonas, Pará, Amapá, and Mato Grosso.
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