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Flasks of
Broughtonia negrilensis 'Halcyon' × self |
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| Number: |
TN1550 |
| Name: |
Broughtonia negrilensis 'Halcyon' × 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 89°F, nights 73°F; best fit is Warm 90-70°F
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Baker's Web OSC) |
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Winter: days average 86°F, nights 67°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 |
Broughtonia |
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Named for Broughton, English botanist who worked during the 19th century in Jamaica.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Etymology of |
negrilensis |
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Means "from Negril" a village in Jamaica.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
| Pronunciation of |
Broughtonia |
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braw-TOE-nee-ah
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
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If you would like to direct someone to this web page, please copy and paste this URL into your email:
http://troymeyers.com/d?011550
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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: Jamaica. Plants grow near Negril on the extreme
west-southwestern tip of the island. They are found on a ridge known as
Negril Hill, which is about 10 mi. (16 km) long and rises to about 500 ft.
(150 m). Plants often grow on rocks or the forest floor in leaf mold.
More about this information and the Bakers...
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