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Bonatea polypodantha

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Marni, Aug 27, 2023.

  1. Aug 27, 2023 #1
    Marni

    Marni Well-Known Member Staff Member Supporting Member

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    This took me totally by surprise! It is a first bloom seedling of the South African terrestrial Bonatea polypodantha. I was given seed in 2019. Only a few survived some unfortunate circumstances in the greenhouse so I am really happy to see this for the first time.

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  2. Aug 27, 2023 #2
    Ray

    Ray Orchid Iconoclast Supporting Member

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    Very nice, Marni.
     
  3. Aug 27, 2023 #3
    Arne

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    That’s wonderful. And I haven’t even heard of this species until now.
     
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  4. Aug 27, 2023 #4
    LepanthesSalad

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    It looks so nice, really cool that the leaves are low and quite small while the flowers are raised up
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2023 #5
    rico

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    That is spectacular! Do you know if the two small spatulate projections near the lip have a function? They look almost glandular.
     
  6. Aug 28, 2023 #6
    Marni

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    Do you mean the two that look like tusks? I haven't tried pollinating it yet, but I think they are the receptors/female structure. There is a name for that, but I can't remember it right now. Habenarias have them too.
     
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  7. Aug 28, 2023 #7
    Roberta

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    Oh wow!
     
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  8. Aug 30, 2023 #8
    DarleneJay

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    Stunning!
     
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