Paph. rungsuriyanum (new species)

[eOrchids]

Very cool!

Interesting little species!

 

[Daniel Herrera]

Fantastic!

 

[naoki]

Thank you very much for additional photos, eggshells! Any other behind-the-stage stories which you can share? Who are in the other competing party to describe this species? Polymorphic number of pollinia is interesting. In phal taxonomy, they used to make big deal out of it, but I think it is not such a constrained trait (I believe that it evolved multiple times if I remember it correctly).

I hope that it doesn't lead to the mass destruction again. But I guess that it is unfortunately unavoidable since it is such a nice-looking plant, and Laos doesn't seem to have a good track record in protecting/respecting the nature (well, it's not something I, who don't have to worry what to eat tonight, can complain). Here is some info about the state of Laos Orchid export in 2004.

 

[Chicago Chad]

Thanks for the additional link Naoki.

 

[mormodes]

Thank you Roland and Olaf for all the help.



That one still needs to be determined. At first, it looks like a parvi because of the leaves and petals but not quite when you look at the pouch.

Also this species is unique having four pollinias. (We thought that was a single plant anomaly but looking into the other clones, there are four) I can't recall any Paphiopedilum that displays this characteristics.

You would have thought something as radically different as having 4 pollinia would be in the taxonomic description. However the authors say 2 pollinia. Why the difference?

 

[eggshells]

You would have thought something as radically different as having 4 pollinia would be in the taxonomic description. However the authors say 2 pollinia. Why the difference?

It was caught late and never made it to the internet publication. However, it will be updated on the printed journal. I have just been told in fact that some flowers of some hybrids do this which start with 4 pollinia two on both sides. And as the flower ages, it returns to normal so we will see. Regardless, I will let you guys know.

 

[eggshells]

Thank you very much for additional photos, eggshells! Any other behind-the-stage stories which you can share? Who are in the other competing party to describe this species? Polymorphic number of pollinia is interesting. In phal taxonomy, they used to make big deal out of it, but I think it is not such a constrained trait (I believe that it evolved multiple times if I remember it correctly).

I have no knowledge of the competing party that describe this. Sorry!

 

[MaryPientka]

This is amazing

 

[KyushuCalanthe]

Fascinating little thing. I hope wild populations can continue to exist.

David, there is an English translation at the end of the article.

 

[mormodes]

It was caught late and never made it to the internet publication. However, it will be updated on the printed journal. I have just been told in fact that some flowers of some hybrids do this which start with 4 pollinia two on both sides. And as the flower ages, it returns to normal so we will see. Regardless, I will let you guys know.

Thanks, and congrats on the find. May your flowering period increase exponentially

 

[chrismende]

The pollinia issue is fascinating.

 

[MorandiWine]

I saw a posting that this plant is already in flask production. Hope that is true!

Now to get legal ones here in the US......


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[abax]

Lovely and so very interesting. I always have hope that finding new species
outruns the extinction of other species. It seems to be in doubt so far.

 

[Stone]

Its the most extrodinary find for many years!! Put me down for 2 dozen.

 

[polyantha]

Wow the color is awsome! Very interesting story :clap:

 

[raymond]

very nice I am anxious to see the effect of color in hybridization

 

[eggshells]

Here is a scale comparison with a standard concolor.

 

[Trithor]

This has to be one of the highlight of the decade. I am intrigued to read the stories behind its discovery, introduction and propagation! Awesome!

 

[paworsport]

Could it be the start of a new section in paph genus?
Canhii + the new one + others to be discover
What it is incredible is the fact may be others species might be mixed with canhii population and destroyed by the destruction of in situ populations...

 

[paph_mania]

May I post The new blooming Paph rungsuriyanum "sweety memories" not fully open NS 4.5cm

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