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From:
S*@ExoticRainforest.com
To: aroid-l@gizmoworks.com
Sent: Sunday, September 23, 2007 2:13
PM
Subject: [Aroid-l] Anthurium
faustomirandae
Again, I need some help from any and all of you
aroid collectors out there! I need a good photo of a
fully adult Anthurium faustomirandae to illustrate the article
in the link below. I'll gladly give you credit in the piece for your
help. I also need input as to just how large you may have been able
to get this species to grow in your collection. The literature I've
found indicates typical size is around 2 feet (60cm) but Julius has seen
blades up to 4 feet (1.2 meters).
The reason for the confusion is this plant is commonly sold
as the "world's largest" Anthurium. That is highly suspect
since Anthurium regale can produce a 6 foot (1.8 meter) leaf in the
wild and I just saw Anthurium cubense in Miami with an 8 foot leaf
(2.4 meter). Even if you limit it to cordate leaf specimens
Anthurium regale would still be the largest.
And by the way, since I suspect some will wish to point out
my spelling is incorrect, I have verified the spelling on both TROPICOS and
IPNI. Many websites have this plant up under a large number of
misspelled names. The spelling I use is the one Dr. Croat published the
plant under which he verified on Aroid l as correct several years
ago.
You can send the photos directly to me or to Aroid l and
I'll grab them. Please just be sure and indicate it is OK for me to
reproduce the photo on the internet. Really do appreciate the
input!
Thanks!
Steve Lucas
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