Lissochilus streptopetalus Lindl.
Terrestrial orchid with prominently veined lance-shaped leaves, sheathed at the base, and spikes of bright yellow flowers, the sepals green striped with brown. [RHSD].
Horticultural & Botanical History
‘A fine new addition to the genus Eulophia, for a drawing of which we have to thank Mr. Colvill, at whose Nursery it was made in March last. A tender stove plant, requiring to be cultivated in well-drained pots of light vegetable mould, in which a small portion of loam and silver sand has been mixed. Said to be a native of Brazil; but this we conceive must be an error; it is more probably an inhabitant of either tropical Africa or India.’ [BR f.1002/1826].
History at Camden Park
Eulophia streptopetala was included in a consignment of plants sent from Kew by John Bidwill in November 1843 [AJCP]. It seems likely that these plants were forwarded to William Macarthur at Camden but there is no direct evidence of this plant being grown there.
Notes
Published Jan 27, 2010 - 02:24 PM | Last updated Jan 27, 2010 - 02:31 PM
Lissochilus streptopetalus Lindl. | BR f.1002/1826 | BHL
| Family | Orchidaceae |
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| Region of origin | Kenya |
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| Name in the Camden Park Record |
Eulophia streptopetala |
| Confidence level | high |