Re: Cuttings and Seeds from Joep Moonen

From: Neil Crafter golfstra at senet.com.au> on 2000.06.01 at 00:55:18(4662) Denis The Philodendron you refer to is actually P.solimoesense (I think I've got the spelling right, but I'll check my data at home). It is a member of the "self-heading" subgenus Meconostigma, of which the common P.bipinnatifidum is the best known member. Dr Simon Mayo's revision of this subgenus is the ultimate source for a description of this plant. (Kew Bulletin) Denis, as these plants grow relatively slowly on a trunk, I think you'll still be able to find Florida for some time to come! regards Neil +More Neil Crafter Adelaide Australia Denis wrote: > Just wanted to let you know that the cutting and Seeds from Joep Moonen > arrived yesterday from the Emerald Village Forest in French Guiana. Joep > sent these up for the Auction sale at the Annual Show in September in > exchange for some back issues of Aroidiana. > > Included in the package were pieces (2-3 stem cuttings of each) of the > following plants sans roots and leaves: > > Philodendron ornatum from Creek Gaborel > Philodendron callosum > Philodendron linneae-- a very large birdsnest type with thick leaves. > Philodendron polypoides-- > Philodendron billietiae-- a wide form and a narrow form > > Anthurium Moonenii-- a new species which was extremely sought after > last Auction. > > Xanthosoma granvilleae. > > Also included were seeds of Dieffenbachia humilis from Camp Leonse in > French Guiana, Dracontion sp. 'Flat TOP' from the junction of the Road > to Cacao and Regina, and Philodendron salamonense (not sure of my > spelling on this one) from the Emerald village jungle. If anyone has any > information on correct spellings and descriptions of the above listed > plants, please chime in. I am particularly concerned about the seed of > the Philodendron as they are quite small and very numerous. If they all > grow I fear we will be over run with Philodendron Salamonense here in > south Florida. The plants have all been potted up and set out in the > greenhouse. I will keep you informed as to their progress. > > Denis at Silver Krome Gardens > Homestead Florida

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