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Flasks of
Masdevallia empusa 'MC3577' × self |
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| Number: |
TN5373 |
| Name: |
Masdevallia empusa 'MC3577' × self
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| Type: |
self (What's that?) |
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Seed Donor: |
Dale Borders
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Pod Parent Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plant: Temperature range I (60-83°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:
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Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter: days average 87°F, nights 65°F; best fit is Warm-Intermediate 87-64°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
empusa |
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From Greek "Empousa". Fabled Greek Beast, which changed into various animal shapes; for the fantastic shape of the flower.
(Sources:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998, Brown 1956) |
| Etymology of |
Masdevallia |
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Named for José Masdeval, physician in the court of Spain.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
empusa |
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em-POO-sa
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
Masdevallia |
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maz-de-VAH-lee-ah
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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| Flask Information |
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There were problems with this item and we weren't able to make any viable flasks. |
| You should: |
Consider placing a "Notify Retries" Request, and if an identical pollination (the same parents) is done again, we'll let you know. |
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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. This epiphytic species was originally found in the
Department of Huanuco between Tingo Maria and Pucalpa at about 2300 ft.
(700 m). Later writings report the plants grow at 1300-2600 ft. (400-800
m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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