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Flasks of
Barkeria skinneri 'MC314' × self |
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| Number: |
TN1373 |
| Name: |
Barkeria skinneri 'MC314' × 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: days average 77°F, nights 59°F; best fit is Cool-Intermediate 75-58°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 73°F, nights 53°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
Barkeria |
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Named for George Barker, English orchid enthusiast in the 1st half of the 19th century.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
skinneri |
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Named for George Ure Skinner (1804-1867) of Britain who went to Guatemala in 1832 where he
resided for most of his life. He collected orchids for James Bateman and also sent plants to Sir William Hooker.
(Sources:
Bechtel, Cribb, & Launert, Troy Meyers) |
| Pronunciation of |
Barkeria |
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bar-KER-ee-ah
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
| Pronunciation of |
skinneri |
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SKIN-er-eye
(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. |
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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: Mexico and Guatemala. Plants grow on oak trees at
3300-6550 ft. (1000-2000 m) in the southern Mexican State of Chiapas.
Although reportedly uncommon, Barkeria skinneri is also found across the
border in neighboring Guatemala.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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