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Colin Mills, compiler of the Hortus Camdenensis, died in late November 2012 after a short illness. As he always considered the Hortus his legacy, it is his family's intention to keep the site running in perpetuity. It will not, however, be updated in the near future.

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

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Figured are pseudo-bulbs, leaves and yellow flowers, the sepals green striped with brown. Botanical Register f.1002, 1826.

Lissochilus streptopetalus Lindl. | BR f.1002/1826 | BHL

Family Orchidaceae
Category
Region of origin

Kenya
Synonyms
  • Eulophia streptopetala Lindl.
Common Name
Name in the Camden Park Record

Eulophia streptopetala 
Confidence level high