Cat intermedia v. tipo

[SlipperKing]

From Miranda Orchids, March 2018. First bloom seedling.
Haven't had much to post in recent times and then I come to this new ST! Let's see if this old man can post a pic.

 

[Ozpaph]

that's very pretty.
Something I've noticed recently; Why are 'type' form catts now having the suffix 'tipo' added? Isn't that assumed? I haven't seen it used in paphs.

 

[SlipperKing]

Sure they do. Albums have fancy names

 

[Ozpaph]

But this is the 'normal' or type variety, 'albas' are distinct sub-forms. We dont write Paph bellatulum tipo etc etc We designate the 'alba' form because its different
I still dont understand, sorry.

 

[Justin]

That is a really nice intermedia!!!!

 

[SlipperKing]

Thanks Stephen and Justin

 

[Ozpaph]

Rick, it looks to be quite small growing?

 

[abax]

The color contrast on this intermedia is outstanding. Love that lip.