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Gomesa

Gomesa radicans

Author (Rchb.f.) M.W.Chase & N.H.Williams

Species 6 awards

Found in 2 countries

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Growing conditions

Intermediate Temperature class

7–1,054m Elevation

10°C Day/night drop

1,553mm Annual rainfall

Moderate Rainfall pattern

Temperature

24°S Southern Hemisphere

Day high Night low Range across populations

Rainfall

1,553mm/year

Jan 27° 26–28 17° 16–19 197mm

Feb 27° 26–28 17° 16–19 185mm

Mar 26° 25–28 17° 15–18 153mm

Apr 24° 23–26 15° 13–16 100mm

May 22° 20–24 12° 10–14 99mm

Jun 21° 19–23 11° 9–13 97mm

Jul 21° 19–23 10° 8–13 84mm

Aug 22° 20–23 11° 9–14 78mm

Sep 22° 21–24 12° 11–14 117mm

Oct 23° 22–25 14° 13–16 151mm

Nov 25° 24–26 15° 14–17 128mm

Dec 26° 25–27 16° 15–18 167mm

Bloom Season

Based on 6 recorded blooms.

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Awards

Photo: Girdlestone J

ACE / AOC 2019 'Wilmar'

87.10 points Exhibited by Williams W. QLD 31 March 2019 EDOS autumn show

Measurements

Flower size 9 × 6 mm Petals 5 × 1 mm Dorsal sepal 4 × 1 mm Lateral sepals 5 × 1 mm Lip 6 × 5 mm

828 inflorescences 13,636 flowers 1268 buds

828 inflorescences of 223mm with 13636 flowers and 1268 buds (17+1 relevant); petals and sepals grey/purple 193B ; labellum white 155D

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ACM / AOC 2017 'Wilmar'

82.50 points Exhibited by Williams W.R. QLD 7 April 2017 EDOS autumn show

Measurements

Flower size 9.2 × 6.2 mm Petals 5 × 1.3 mm Dorsal sepal 4.1 × 1.4 mm Lateral sepals 4.5 × 1.5 mm Lip 4.9 × 5.5 mm

332 inflorescences 4,980 flowers

332 inflorescences of 84mm with 4980 flowers (15 relevant); petals and sepals Grey/purple 193B; labellum white 155D midlobe yellow.

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Photo: Early S.

ACM / AOC 2016 'Steve'

84.00 points Exhibited by Szep G. & L. VIC 13 May 2016 Dandenong OS meeting

Measurements

Flower size 5 × 5 mm

200 inflorescences 2,000 flowers

over 200 inflorescences of 60mm with over 2000 flowers (10 relevant); petals and sepals Greyed Brown 199C; labellum White 155B with column 200B

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ACE / AOC 2014 'Sandra 47'

85.00 points Exhibited by RADFORD P. & S. NSW 31 March 2014

Measurements

Flower size 10 × 8 mm Petals 5 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 5 × 3 mm Lateral sepals 5 × 2 mm Lip 5 × 6 mm

6,680 flowers 668 buds

480inflorescences of 200mm with 6680 flowers and 668 buds (16 flowers + 2 buds relevant); segments Yellow Green Group 145C; labellum White Group 155B Column Brown Group 200A

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ACC / AOC 2013 'Ces & Ted'

77.00 points Exhibited by Nelson T. NSW 17 May 2013

Measurements

Flower size 9 × 6 mm Petals 6 × 1.5 mm Dorsal sepal 6 × 1.5 mm Lateral sepals 6 × 1.5 mm Lip 4 × 5 mm

3 inflorescences 8 flowers 107 buds

Segments orange-white 159A. Labeluum white 155D. Column greyed purple 187A, pollen cap green -yellow 1A. One hundred & three inflorescences, 8 flowers average on each. Total 610 flowers/ 107 buds. Stems 82mm.

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ACM / AOC 2008 'Mondo'

82.00 points Exhibited by Tinonee Orchids NSW 2 May 2008

Measurements

Flower size 10 × 8 mm Petals 3 × 2 mm Dorsal sepal 3 × 2 mm Lateral sepals 3 × 2 mm Lip 6 × 4 mm

3,600 flowers

Segments green 138B. Labellum white 155D, column yellow-green 147A. Two hundred and forty inflorescences, total 3600 flowers. Stems 150mm.

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Award Comparison

Measurement	ACE/AOC 2019 'Wilmar'	ACM/AOC 2017 'Wilmar'	ACM/AOC 2016 'Steve'	ACE/AOC 2014 'Sandra 47'	ACC/AOC 2013 'Ces & Ted'	ACM/AOC 2008 'Mondo'
Flower size	9 × 6 mm	9.2 × 6.2 mm	5 × 5 mm	10 × 8 mm	9 × 6 mm	10 × 8 mm
Petals	5 × 1 mm	5 × 1.3 mm	-	5 × 2 mm	6 × 1.5 mm	3 × 2 mm
Dorsal sepal	4 × 1 mm	4.1 × 1.4 mm	-	5 × 3 mm	6 × 1.5 mm	3 × 2 mm
Lateral sepals	5 × 1 mm	4.5 × 1.5 mm	-	5 × 2 mm	6 × 1.5 mm	3 × 2 mm
Lip	6 × 5 mm	4.9 × 5.5 mm	-	5 × 6 mm	4 × 5 mm	6 × 4 mm
Flower count	13,636	4,980	2,000	6,680	8	3,600
Inflorescences	828	332	200	-	3	-

Synonyms

Ornithophora quadricolorOrnithophora radicansOrnithophora radicansSigmatostalix radicans

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