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Flasks of
Paphiopedilum barbatum 'Leng Sun' × 'Tenman Dark' |
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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, Winter: days average 81°F, nights 63°F; best fit is Intermediate 83-60°F
(Source:
Baker's Web OSC) |
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About the name...
Etymology of |
barbatum |
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From Latin "barbatus" bearded.
(Source:
Mayr & Schmucker 1998) |
Etymology of |
Paphiopedilum |
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From Greek "Paphia" the name of Aphrodite of Cypress; "pedilon", sandal.
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
Pronunciation of |
barbatum |
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bar-BAH-tum
(Source:
Hawkes 1978) |
Pronunciation of |
Paphiopedilum |
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paf-ee-oh-PED-i-lum
(Source:
Pridgeon 1992) |
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Flask Information |
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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: Malaya. Plants are found at scattered locations throughout
peninsular Malasia and on Penang Island just off the northwest coast near
the border with Thailand. It is usually found at 2150-4250 ft. (650-1300
m) in the shade of small trees growing either on moss covered granite
boulders or on well drained slopes with its roots buried in leaf litter.
However, on Penang Island, plants are found as low as 650 ft. (200 m)
growing in boulder strewn gullies under the high forest canopy.
More about this information and the Bakers... |
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