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Flasks of
Porroglossum mordax 'Dark Lip' × self |
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| Number: |
TN8988 |
| Name: |
Porroglossum mordax 'Dark Lip' × self
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| Type: |
self (What's that?) |
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Seed Donor: |
Dr. Alfonso Miguel Doucette
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No Photos Available
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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: days average 75°F, nights 58°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
(Source:
A. M. Doucette pers comm) |
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Winter: days average 64°F, nights 44°F; best fit is Cool-Cold 64-44°F
(Source:
A. M. Doucette pers comm) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
Porroglossum |
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From latinized Greek "porrho" forward; "glossa" tongue. The column is situated distantly from the lip.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Pronunciation of |
Porroglossum |
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por-ro-GLOS-sum
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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| Flask Information |
| Availability: |
Capsules have been harvested, and we are waiting for germination. |
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| Expected Flask Price: |
$40.00 per flask of 25 (min.) plants
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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: Colombia. This orchid was originally found in the
Department of Cauca near Popayan but habitat elevation was not reported.
The type specimen for Porroglossum colombianum Schlechter was discovered
in the Department of Antioquia at 7850 ft. (2400 m), but habitat location
was not recorded. Escobar (1992) reports that this species is found above
8200 ft. (2500 m) but gives no details of habitat location. The following
climate data and Culture Recommendations should be used cautiously.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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