ID question A. xanlancianense

Gusman Guy ggusman at ULB.AC.BE
Mon Feb 3 09:15:29 CET 2003


>I received my copy of  "The Genus Arisaema", which can only be
>described using the scientific term, WOW!
>
>However, it leaves me with a question about seed from the 2002 AEG
>exchange, which was labeled A. xanianscianensi.  I could not find
>this species listed in the book; the closest seems to be A.
>xanlanscianense, which appears could be a doubtful species as Gusman
>says it was described from one female inflorescence only, the tuber
>and foliage being unknown.  Wilbert Hetterscheid reiterates this on
>the new Arisaema list on the IAS site.  I have had no luck with a web
>search for either spelling of the name...
>
>My question is what this might be if it is not A.
>xanlanscianense...wonder if the donor might be reading and respond or
>does anyone have a guess?  I have no clue how to treat these guys as
>far as growing conditions, hardiness, etc.  Any assistance along
>these lines will be much appreciated.
>
>Thanks!
>
>Marge Talt, zone 7 Maryland
>mtalt at hort.net
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Dear Marge Talt,
Unfortunately, I cannot help you. This name was indeed used by Chinese companies some years ago. I din't get plants under this name, hence cannot guess what your seedlings are. If the donor could provide a scan, I'd be pleased to help you identify, at least the mother plant.
Guy Gusman



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