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Post by briar on Oct 8, 2016 22:20:06 GMT -5
Finally come up with a name I really like.... Heliamphora 'Patasola'
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Post by briar on Oct 29, 2016 17:46:43 GMT -5
Working on official description and submission for cultivar status consideration.
( a work in progress)
Heliamphora "Patasola"
This plant was selected for cultivar consideration based on its vigor, rapid growth rate and unique physical characteristics. It is from a hybrid I created several years ago. It is unique among its siblings in that it contains the best qualities of each example. It will be co-submitted with Jennifer Lei who cultivated this particular seedling to maturity.
Mature pitchers are 25-30cm tall and 5-6cm wide. Under intense lighting the pitcher color will become vinaceous to violet to almost charcoal as the pitcher ages. Pitcher shape is infundibular in the lower part with a pronounced waist approximately half way up. The upper section is infundibular and slightly compressed in older pitchers from front to back. This compression gives the pitcher mouth a kidney or reiniform shape when viewed from above. The exterior surface of the pitcher is pubescent with the interior surface being puberulent to pubescent.
The rim of the pitcher mouth may undulate under some conditions and become revolute as it approaches the base of the nectar spoon. The revolute rim ends abruptly at the nectar spoon with little to no further constriction. The nectar spoon is helmet shaped with the bottom edge diagonally tapering to a point at the apex. It is a copious producer of nectar with droplets sometimes observed.
The inflorescence is pubescent with typical Heliamphora flowers. Productive bracteole nectaries have been observed under favorable conditions.
Wikipedia:
"The Patasola or "one foot" is one of many myths in South American folklore about female monsters from the jungle, appearing to male hunters or loggers in the middle of the wilderness when they think about women. The Patasola appears in the form of a beautiful and seductive woman, often in the likeness of a loved one, who lures a man away from his companions deep into the jungle. There, the Patasola reveals her true, hideous appearance as a one-legged creature with ferocious vampire-like lust for human flesh and blood, attacking and devouring the flesh or sucking the blood of her victims"
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The beast
Oct 29, 2016 19:47:28 GMT -5
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Post by lloyd on Oct 29, 2016 19:47:28 GMT -5
The name is creepy but I want one.
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Post by chamelea on Nov 1, 2016 4:07:23 GMT -5
Wow, that's a gorgeous plant you have there. I haven't tried Helis, but seeing pitchers like that....I'm practically grabbing the monitor having Shakespearean-level monologues about why I so desire that plant. lmao I just want more experience before trying them because it'll kill me inside if I kill one. lol
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Post by Apoplast on Nov 1, 2016 16:02:14 GMT -5
A well researched name professor. I like it! I look forward to the formal write up in the ICPS journal.
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Post by chamelea on Nov 1, 2016 16:50:40 GMT -5
Wikipedia: "The Patasola or "one foot" is one of many myths in South American folklore about female monsters from the jungle, appearing to male hunters or loggers in the middle of the wilderness when they think about women. The Patasola appears in the form of a beautiful and seductive woman, often in the likeness of a loved one, who lures a man away from his companions deep into the jungle. There, the Patasola reveals her true, hideous appearance as a one-legged creature with ferocious vampire-like lust for human flesh and blood, attacking and devouring the flesh or sucking the blood of her victims">: ) Hahahaha That's an awesome name picked out. So appropriate.
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Post by briar on Nov 1, 2016 20:00:33 GMT -5
thank you Apoplast, I have to admit, I looked hard for a name that met my criteria and I'm quite pleased with it Cham, most aren't that hard.... once you have met their basic needs they are a weed
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Post by amanitovirosa on Nov 1, 2016 20:25:58 GMT -5
...love the plant and the name instantly gives it a personality. Brilliant, nice work!
AV.
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Post by Apoplast on Nov 2, 2016 16:25:15 GMT -5
I have to admit, I looked hard for a name that met my criteria You mean to tell me you didn't have that one stored away in your back pocket?! Well now I'm not impressed.
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Post by briar on Nov 3, 2016 6:58:09 GMT -5
lol... et tu, apoplast?
(should give cham a giggle)
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Post by whatever2020 on Nov 5, 2016 21:03:22 GMT -5
I went to the Chihully exhibit and have to say some of his shapes are definitely inspired by your Patasola.
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