Re: P. alfredae & Royal Hort. Soc. CP book

Rick Walker (walker@hpl-cutt.hpl.hp.com)
Mon, 05 Apr 93 11:20:34 PDT

> "Pinguicula alfredae" is an illegitimate nomen nudum originating from
> our esteemed czech colleagues, and never validly published. Thus,
> until now it isn't included in my list. After some lenghty discussion
> with _Pinguicula_ growers, and own experience (I have it in vitro), it
> is quite evident that this plant is in reality _P.heterophylla_ and
> thus really not new to science. The plant is by no means difficult to
> obtain.

> If you like one, I'll send you a small rosette. It propagates (in
> vivo and in vitro) vegetatively, and profusely so.

I spoke to Peter D'Amato this weekend and he said that he lost his only
plant some years ago. It seemed to have a deep dormancy and probably
was kept too damp. I would love to have a plant, and would definitely
appreciate any cultural hints that you have.

> If you could give me the whole reference (publication name, page,
> year, author), I'll include it in my synonym reference list. I did
> not know the RHS book yet.

Title: Carnivorous plants. - (A Wisley Handbook)
Author: Paul Temple
Series Sponsor: The Royal Horticultural Society
Publisher: Cassell Educational Limited, London
Publication Date: 1988
ISBN: 0-304-31145-6
Pages: pp 46. (Photo and caption: "The sinuous leaves of _Pinguicula
alfredae_ give it a bizarre appearance; unfortunately, it is not easy to
obtain"). The plant is not mentioned in the body of the text.

--
Rick