RE: [Aroid-l] Names for different forms?

From: "W. George Schmid" <hostahill at bellsouth.net> on 2007.03.14 at 15:11:33(15414) Julius, Some time ago we had an exchange on registering aroid cultivars in accordance with the ICNCP (INTERNATIONAL CODE OF NOMENCLATURE FOR CULTIVATED PLANTS 2004 edition). I made some suggestions and Derek worked on this also. Perhaps we can refresh our previous conversations and efforts. The problem I see in Araceae is to determine which aroids are valid taxa to be handled under the ICBN and which are in fact cultivated varieties (man-made hybrids) to be registered under the ICNCP. One of the problems we had under Hosta were the numerous interspecific, natural hybrids existing in the wild. We solved that problem by field investigations and accepted such hybrids as taxa if perpetuating populations were found to exist in the wild. In some cases, the holotypes were based on cultivated plants purportedly collected in the wild, but lacking field verification were reduced to cultivars under the ICNCP and so registered. From some of the earlier messages I deduce that interspecific hybridization may also be a problem with aroids. To determine synonymy, RAPD/DNA was employed to make the differentiations. That is an expensive process, though. It seems to me that a number of aroids in cultivation are not taxa (valid species) but culta (cultivars). George W. George Schmid +More Hosta Hill R. G. USDA Zone 7a - 1188 feet (361m) AMSL 84-12'-30" W 33-51' N All mail virus-scanned by McAfee -----Original Message----- On Behalf Of Julius Boos Sent: Tuesday, 13 March, 2007 17:28 To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com Subject: RE: [Aroid-l] Names for different forms? >From : Brian Williams Reply-To : Discussion of aroids Sent : Tuesday, March 13, 2007 3:20 AM To : Discussion of aroids Subject : [Aroid-l] Names for different forms? Dear Brian, This all goes back to an issue that to date has not been 'solved' by the aroid group, and which is a VERY difficult issue, namely the cultivar names and the correct registering of these names according to whatever horticultural rules/laws that may apply. The IAS has nominated several people over the past several years ( I can recall at least three) to do something about setting up some sort of registry to legitimize some or all of these names which are being bantered about, but to date I think the progress on instituting this system is not in place or even being worked on. I have mentioned on several occasions that when man collectes a certain plant from nature, he usually selects one which to him is the most attractive out of several hundred, maybe thousands of other 'less attractive' specimens he may see in the field. All of these plants, both the 'attractive' ones AND the less attractive ones are still all variations of ONE species. All I can suggest at this time is that you make a label that explains what the particular clone or var. of that plant is, for example Philodendron stenolobum var. narrow/wavy/long leaf, and/or P. stenolobum var. short and broad leaf, or 'Anthurium warocqueanum var. Murline Lydon minature', vs. 'Anthu. warocqueanum var. large leaf '. Collection data and collectors name would be another good bit of information to keep with all wild collected plants. Perhaps Derek Burch can give some sort of suggestion or soloution that may serve you guys better?? The Best, Julius >>I have recently been trying to up grade my data base of names as well >>as redo all my tags and make sure everything has as much data and >>information as possible. I have a few questions on forms. I know many >>plants have several forms of the same species. I would like to know if >>their are names for these forms or even if the science community really makes note of it? >>If not would putting a added portion to the name to help ID different >>forms be possible? If so who should come up with these name? Here are >>a few for instance off hand that I really think should have some more >>information. Their seems to be two very different forms of Veitchii >>one with wider leaves and much larger ripples. Then another form with >>thinner leaves and a much more rippled effect. I know that naming all >>slight different forms would not be worth while but for some very >>noticeable differences it could help people know exactly what they are >>getting and their seems to be a major price difference in one form >>compared to the other. Another one that comes to mind is the two forms >>of Anthurium warocqueanum one that can get 3 to 4 feet long and the >>smaller slender form with hardly any back lobes. They are very >>noticeably different yet go by the exact same name. If one was to >>order the plant under these name they could end up with either form >>though one form of each is usually much more sought after.<< _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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