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Bollea ecuadorana var. albina

Discussion in 'Orchid Species' started by Raven, Feb 14, 2023.

  1. Feb 14, 2023 #1
    Raven

    Raven Well-Known Member

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    A rare variety of this spectacular species. Intermediate, moist, shady.
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  2. Feb 14, 2023 #2
    Marni

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    I wonder about the term albina applied to this flower. As I understand albina/albino it signifies lacking pigmentation. This is lighter than the type, but it definitely has pigmentation.
     
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  3. Feb 15, 2023 #3
    Raven

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    Interesting point. I purchased this clone as Bollea ecuadorana albina. Now I wonder if it should be called semi-alba?
     
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  4. Feb 15, 2023 #4
    Marni

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    Semi-alba makes me think of a lip with color and solid white tepals.
     
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  5. Apr 30, 2023 #5
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    Def. not any kind of alba, just a slightly liighter color. Does the tag just say that or is it a selfing/outcross? I suspect that is the case whether noted on the label or not.
     
  6. May 22, 2023 #6
    Raven

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    It doesn’t say anything about parentage