2 forms of Paph callosum

[ksriramkumar]

2 forms of Paph.callosum but not sure which form. any inputs appreciated

https://flic.kr/s/aHskYNS6XY

 

[blondie]

Nice i do like this species a classic

 

[SlipperFan]

2 forms?

 

[NYEric]

Yeah, top has spots centrally on the petals.

 

[SlipperFan]

That makes it a different forma???

 

[NYEric]

Depends on whom you ask!

 

[SlipperFan]

:crazy:!

 

[ksriramkumar]

Could someone help me understand "sublaevis = glossy underneath" but which part they are referring to??. the pouch?

 

[PaphMadMan]

Could someone help me understand "sublaevis = glossy underneath" but which part they are referring to??. the pouch?

I'm not a Latin scholar, nor have I read the original description of Cypripedium callosum var. sublaeve. Braem says the description states that warts are only on the upper edge of the petals. I think laeve could be translated as smooth. So perhaps sublaeve describes the lower part of the petals having no warts?

 

[ksriramkumar]

I'm not a Latin scholar, nor have I read the original description of Cypripedium callosum var. sublaeve. Braem says the description states that warts are only on the upper edge of the petals. I think laeve could be translated as smooth. So perhaps sublaeve describes the lower part of the petals having no warts?

Thank you Kirk. Appreciate it. I am still learning to ID the correct sub species and variety of callosum and your explanation helps

 

[NYEric]

It was a question. Send an email to Mr. Braem.

 

[ksriramkumar]

Thank you Eric. Would do