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Stanhopea Chironii
''Stanhopea'' is a genus of the orchid family (Orchidaceae) from Central America, Central and South America. The abbreviation used in horticultural trade is ''Stan.'' The genus is named for the Philip Henry Stanhope, 4th Earl Stanhope, 4th Earl of Stanhope (Philip Henry Stanhope) (1781-1855), president of the Medico-Botanical Society of London (1829-1837). It comprises 55 species and 5 natural hybrids. These epiphyte, epiphytic, but occasionally terrestrial plant, terrestrial orchids can be found in damp forests from Mexico to Trinidad to NW Argentina. Their ovate pseudobulbs carry from the top one long, plicate, elliptic leaf. ''Stanhopea'' is noted for its complex and usually fragrant flowers that are generally spectacular and short-lived. Their pendant inflorescences are noted for flowering out of the bottom of the containers in which they grow, lending themselves to culture in baskets that have enough open space for the inflorescence to push through. They are sometimes calle ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
John Frost (Botanist)
John Frost may refer to: * John Frost (aviator), member of Early Birds of Aviation *John Frost (British Army officer) (1912–1993), British army officer, served in Operation Market Garden **John Frost Bridge, Arnhem, named after the army officer *John Frost (Chartist) (1784–1877), Welsh Chartist **John Frost Square, Newport, named after the Chartist *John Frost (cricketer) (1847–1916), English cricketer * John Frost (footballer) (born 1980), Irish footballer * John Frost (minister) (1716–1779), first ordained Protestant minister in present-day Canada *Sir John Frost (physician) (1803–1840), founder of the Medico-Botanical Society of London, concerning the medical application of plants * Sir John Frost (1828–1918), Anglo-South African cabinet minister and landowner * John Frost (producer) (born 1952), Australian theatre producer * John Frost (republican) (1750–1842), English radical and secretary of the London Corresponding Society * John Frost (SAAF officer) (1918–19 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |