Paph. tranlienianum fma. alboviride

[DirGo]

So happy I could flower it...

 

[GuRu]

Very pretty one, Dirk and I like the green knob of this species in the center of the staminode a lot. Congrats to flower it so well.

 

[DrLeslieEe]

Lovely!
Is the dorsal fully expanded?

 

[Djthomp28]

Wow. I did not realize that I like the alboviride form over the type.

Very nicely done!

 

[DirGo]

Is the dorsal fully expanded?

Yes it is... and to be honest, I really love that narrow pagoda-shape a lot. Similar to spicerianum, parishii... I personally always prefer "pagoda-shape" above "flat pancake" dorsals on these type species.

 

[big923cattleya]

There is a term that judges use when describing that “little green knob” in the center of a staminode. It is called “the BOSS”. Yes, the boss!
Naturally the ‘boss’ could be any color but that is the term that we now use.
I wonder if that will ever catch on?

 

[DirGo]

I belief umbo is the correct name for that "knob" ( link to Kew reference )
But as long we all know what is meant, I am ok with calling it knob, boss, warts, button...
And yes, I like the green umbo as well

 

[big923cattleya]

I am an AOS judge, I follow AOS directives so therefore to me it is a "boss".

 

[dodidoki]

Very nice, congrats, Dirk! Mine is from a ST member( Fibre/Christian) in bud now.

 

[NYEric]

Nice. Thanks for sharing.