Re: "Symplocarpus nipponicus"

From: eduardo gomes goncalves <eggon at guarany.cpd.unb.br> on 1997.10.31 at 03:40:17(1565) Dear Jim, I think that Symplocarpus renifolius Schott ex Miq. is distinct from S. foetidus (L.) Salisb. I must to confess that I never saw a living Symplocarpus in my whole life, but I saw a drawing of S. renifolius in an article (Am. J. Bot. 80(6):635-640 - 1993) and it seem somewhat different compared to S. foetidus. The spathe in S. renifolius didn't seem forming an apical hook like it usually is formed in the American populations. It would be a good idea to take a look at the "bible" (The Genera of Araceae) to check how many species are listed for the genus. I could do it by myself, but I still don't have the book. Best wishes, Eduardo. +More On Tue, 28 Oct 1997, James W. Waddick wrote: > Dear Tony et al; > There's a description and key in "Flora of Japan" for Symplocarpus > nipponicus. This gives you the difference from S. foetidus (which they list > as S. renifolius !), description etc. > > Best Jim W. > > > James W. Waddick Voice: 816 746 1949 > 8871 NW Brostrom Rd E-MAIL: jim-jim@swbell.net > Kansas City MO 64152 Fax: 816 746 1939 > Zone 5/6 - > Winter low -10°F > Summer high +100°F > > > >

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