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D%@n acronyms!

Discussion in 'Everything Else Orchid' started by Kipper, Oct 29, 2016.

  1. Oct 29, 2016 #1
    Kipper

    Kipper CoffeeCoffeeCoffee... Supporting Member

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    OK, I just purchased a Bepi. 'Golden Peacock' and searching info on the hybrid most of what I find says Blp. 'Golden Peacock'. Are these synonyms? Some of these hybrid acronyms drive me crazy! Also, while we're at it. Several times on the forum I have seen people using PNG and RHS. Does anyone have any idea what these mean? Maybe we should create an 'Acronym glossary" for all of us newbies....
     
  2. Oct 29, 2016 #2
    KellyW

    KellyW Orchid wonk Staff Member Supporting Member

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    PNG = Papua New Guinea
    RHS = Royal Horticultural Society
    POE = Pacific Orchid Exposition (in San Francisco)
    I know there are lots but I can't think of any more right now.

    Somewhere there is a list of abbreviations for natural and cross genera. If I find it I will post a link here.
     
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    KellyW

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  4. Oct 29, 2016 #4
    Kipper

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  5. Oct 29, 2016 #5
    DPfarr

    DPfarr Well-Known Member

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    You pronounce acronyms as a word but if you pronounce each letter, they are initialisms. The Bepi. is an abbreviation.

    Unfortunately these genera are invented Brassavola x Epidendrum = Bepi

    As taxonomy evolves, the species that comprise a hybrid are changed into more fitting genus. Doing so creates a different nothogenera. Often working backwards from the old nothogenera and figuring out parents, then inputting them into the RHS hybrid registry will give you an accurate updated name.
     
  6. Oct 31, 2016 #6
    AnonYMouse

    AnonYMouse aka Ree, the not-so-stealthy lurker

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    LECA=Light Expanded Clay Aggregate
    CHC=Coconut Husk Chips/chunks

    I can't keep up with the hybrids!
     
  7. Oct 31, 2016 #7
    Kipper

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    Thanks AnonYMouse, I'm making a list....