RE: [Aroid-l] Anthurium largest leaves

From: Jonathan Ertelt jonathan.ertelt at vanderbilt.edu> on 2006.04.18 at 17:28:21(14104) Title: RE: [Aroid-l] Anthurium largest leaves The question is an interesting one - unfortunately, the underside midrib for both species is described using the exact same wording in Croat's descriptions: "convexly raised below becoming more acute at apex." However, the petiole of A. spectabile is distinctly quadrangular in cross-section, whereas A. pseudospectabile's petioles are not, being more subterete to terete, perhaps even somewhat bluntly four-sided, but definitely more rounded. The leaf blades are also more undulated in the latter species, and more narrow proportionally as well. Hope this helps. Jonathan +More Good question Denis. Can you tell me if the midrib underside the A spectabile leaf is round or pointed "u-shape or v-shape"? That will tell me which is which in my own collection. Billy never did like plant IDs visible in the plants but I shouldn't count on my memory! Tried to read Dr. Coats fine description, but got lost in terminology. Thank you Denis and / or anyone else that can speak to the accurate response. Dr. Croat, your input is greatly appreciated. Christian Perkins AlterNative Solutions, a Solutions Analysis, Inc. company (877) 239-8365 www.HMGWebMeeting.com/Alternatives [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of Denis Rotolante Sent: Monday, April 17, 2006 5:01 PM To: 'Discussion of aroids' Subject: RE: [Aroid-l] Anthurium largest leaves Are you sure that picture with the cute lady is of a long leafed Anth. spectabile isn't a picture of Anthurium pseudospectabile instead? I do not recall spectabile being so long and so pointed at the tip...I recall them being more rounded off. Denis Silver Krome Gardens Homestead Florida -----Original Message----- [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of Abrimaal Sent: Friday, April 14, 2006 9:24 PM To: Discussion of aroids Subject: Re: [Aroid-l] Anthurium largest leaves I found larger leaves on the web: Anthurium faustinomirandae Anthurium spectabile Marek _______________________________________________ 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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