Catasetum (appendiculatum x pileatum)

[Scotty]

Beautiful... thanks for sharing... every little bit of info on these intriguing flowers is helpful.
I have attached 2 pics of what I have labelled as Catasetum appendiculatum... and 1 pic of Ctsm barbatum. If anyone can tell me the "similarities" of these two... and why they should be considered as the same..ie. barbatum... please let me know. Also... if any of you have a pic of Ctsm appendiculatum... please let me know.
Regards... Scotty.

[nancy]

Originally Posted by Scotty

I have attached 2 pics of what I have labelled as Catasetum appendiculatum... and 1 pic of Ctsm barbatum. If anyone can tell me the "similarities" of these two... and why they should be considered as the same..ie. barbatum... please let me know.Scotty.

Hi Scotty, I know nothing...however, the description in the IOSPE IOSPE PHOTOS for Ctsm barbatum says appendiculatum is a synonym...yours certainly look nothing alike! The one you say is appendiculatum is a real beauty (and an excellent photo, too). So, I'm stumped. I leave things labeled as I receive them, hope for the best, and deny, deny, deny when challenged.
Cheers - Nancy