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  Re: [Aroid-l] Zamioculcas - like Gonatopus ?
From: The Silent Seed <tylus.seklos at gmail.com> on 2018.08.07 at 21:21:36
Zach,
What about the so-called Zamioculcas lanceolata? I personally am not certain if they are distinct species or if "lanceolata" is a more elongated version of zamiifolia?
I had no idea about the "wild form" versus the domestic form of zamiifolia. Would you happen to have seen any pictures of the wild form, with kinked petioles?
These don't show any indication of "branching" as Gonatopus do. I know what you are referring to.
Nice to have y'all's back!


On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 4:37 PM, Zach DuFran <zdufran@gmail.com> wrote:
There are two forms of Zamioculcas zamiifolia that are available.=C2=A0The most=C2=A0common is the horticultural variety with glossy green and very smooth leaves with broad, swollen stems. The other, which I have heard called the "wild form," is much more like your photos, Jude, with the exception of the variegation. The main growth (what looks like a stem but is actually the petiole, I believe) is thinner. Also, my experience is that the "wild form" tends to be more deciduous, whereas the horticultural form tends to be more evergreen.

Gonatopus boivinii differs in structure, with leaflets splayed out more horizontally, similar to Amorphophallus, rather than all along the vertical growth of the petiole.

My two cents,

Zach DuFran

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 2:23 PM, D. Christopher Rogers <branchiopod@gmail.com> wrote:
I will defer to Tom, of course. But to me it looks like Gonatopus boivinii. I was unaware of any variegated varietals.

I like G. boivinii very much and would like to try other Gonatopus species.=C2=A0 I know this one is invasive in some areas and is a pest. But I still find them beautiful. They are easily propagated from leaflets stuck upright into sphagnum. The ease of making more is what contributes to its invasiveness. They are also very sensitive to over watering, and are prone to rot.

Good to "hear" your voice again, Jude! It has been along time.

Happy days,
Christopher

On 7 August 2018 at 11:45, The Silent Seed <tylus.seklos@gmail.com> wrote:
Hi Tom,
Nice to hear from you!
i attached a picture but it got lost along the way, it seems.
I am attaching it here again. I would love your input on this creature.
Best, Jude

On Tue, Aug 7, 2018 at 12:19 PM, Tom Croat <Thomas.Croat@mobot.org> wrote:

Dear Jude:=C2=A0 Could you send your image(s).=C2=A0 I would like to see this strange plant.

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Tom

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Subject: [Aroid-l] Zamioculcas - like Gonatopus ?

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As some of you might know, I import plants from Thailand from time to time (with the proper paperwork, of course) and a recent acquisition has me stumped.

These are called Variegated Zamioculcas - but the petiole has the kinks that Gonatopus do. Is there some kind of new Zamioculcas species floating around that hasn't hit the mainstream market yet? The leaflets are heavily splashed with creamy variegation, and are slender and more elongated.

I'm happy to share a picture if we are allowed?

Jude


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