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Flasks of
Dracula chestertonii 'Riopelle' × 'Halcyon' |
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| Number: |
TN3138 |
| Name: |
Dracula chestertonii 'Riopelle' × 'Halcyon'
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| Type: |
outcross (What's that?) |
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Seed Donor: |
Dale Borders
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Pollen Parent Flower |
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Culture Notes from Donor: Parent plants: Temperature range CI (58-75°F)
Comments: Flowers of 'Riopelle' appear to be identical to those of 'Halcyon'.
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 66°F, nights 52°F; best fit is Cool 70-52°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
| Etymology of |
chestertonii |
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In honor of the collector J. H. Chesterton who discovered the species in 1879.
(Source:
Luer TD) |
| Etymology of |
Dracula |
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From Latin "dracon" dragon.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
| Pronunciation of |
Dracula |
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DRA-cu-la
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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| Flask Information |
| Availability: |
Capsule failed. We were not able to make any flasks. |
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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. Found in the Western Cordillera in the
Departments of Antioquia, Valle del Cauca, and Chocó. In Valle del Cauca,
plants grow on the western slopes near Cali usually at about 6550 ft.
(2000 m), but they are sometimes found as low as 4900 ft. (1500 m) and as
high as 7200 ft. (2200 m).
More about this information and the Bakers...
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