durham Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Hi there, Has any one ever heard of Nepenthes taminii? I can't find any info on it anywhere! Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Evans Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 That's 'cause it either doesn't exist or is going to be published and hasn't been yet--hence nothing about it anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 This is one that was offered on ebay from seller "nepenthaceae", who regularly offers seeds that have been stored in the fridge for more than 6 months. Good luck to anyone who buys them in the hope that they might germinate. (Having said that, when he offers fresh seeds for the first time, sometimes they grow.) N "taminii" is from around the same area that jamban is found; said to be very similar to rhombicaulis. I guess it depends on whether you're a splitter or a lumper as to whether it's a new species. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 I saw it as well and wondered what it was supposed to be. The best I could find was that in has been (in ed.) since Feb 2009 - so they don't seem in any hurry to try and offically get it recognised. Gareth - where did you find out it's 'similar' to rhombicaulis, or did you ask him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Evans Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 This is one that was offered on ebay from seller "nepenthaceae", who regularly offers seeds that have been stored in the fridge for more than 6 months. Good luck to anyone who buys them in the hope that they might germinate. (Having said that, when he offers fresh seeds for the first time, sometimes they grow.) N "taminii" is from around the same area that jamban is found; said to be very similar to rhombicaulis. I guess it depends on whether you're a splitter or a lumper as to whether it's a new species. Okay, if its the plant I'm thinking about, it is not the same thing as N. rhombicaulis; although both appear to be related to N. gymnamphora. It doesn't have anything to do with lumpers vs. splitters, but rather the fact the species was only found in the last year or two; in habitat similar to what N. r. is usually found in. Good choice for a name :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gareth Davies Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Phil, I'd refer you to Dave on this one, who might have the same information I was given on this one. I'm no taxonomist; I bow to Dave's experience here. I'm told taminii has 'square' stems like rhombicaulis. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Evans Posted November 30, 2011 Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Phil, I'd refer you to Dave on this one, who might have the same information I was given on this one. I'm no taxonomist; I bow to Dave's experience here. I'm told taminii has 'square' stems like rhombicaulis. Well here are a couple of photos from Longor of the plant I'm thinking about... http://pitcherplants.proboards.com/index.cgi?board=nepwild&action=display&thread=3760 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham Posted November 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2011 Cheers for the info guys. Gareth - It is Nepenthaceae's seed I've had my eye on, although I know the bad reputation I can't resist - like those platychila seed from CZplants! Got to take a risk every now and then. Dave - Whatever that is it looks amazing, its just a shame in the auction the photograph is not clearer. I asked about the seed and this was my response. N.Taminii is new species, Indonesian Carnivorous Plants Society already verified it in sumatera expedition. I took some seeds from Mt.Pasaman (West Sumatera). this is not hybrid yes this is very valuable. since i listed this product, everyday i receive tons of questions. i will upload the clearer photo soon regards, jan I'm not entirely convinced, especially as this seller has simply reversed Ricardo's jac x photos and started selling them at a higher price... Whatever it turns out to be though its not too much of a financial risk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted February 14, 2013 Report Share Posted February 14, 2013 (edited) There seems to be some confusion regarding this plant and what the locals are also referring to as N. xiphioides. Does anyone understand the differences between the two (despite the fact that they are not formally described)? They both seem to grow in humus and are not prone to aerial pitchers - instead producing profuse basal growth. Also, due to the way the peristome seems to almost continue on to the lid, I've heard it dubbed the "argentii of Sumatra." edit: Although identification might not be consistent, I believe it is the plant being called taminii that shows this latter feature. Edited February 15, 2013 by Mato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dicon Posted February 15, 2013 Report Share Posted February 15, 2013 I bought some of these seeds freshly collected last year from Ricardo. I have had good germination too. Time will tell what they are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mato Posted February 26, 2013 Report Share Posted February 26, 2013 (edited) Interesting leaves N. taminii Edited February 26, 2013 by Mato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Evans Posted March 1, 2013 Report Share Posted March 1, 2013 Well, those leaves do not match any species I know of... N. ampullaria leaves can sometimes look like this, but the hairs are so wrong... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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