Post by rainforestguy on Nov 7, 2007 4:44:11 GMT 8
While some may say that these are just varieties of mirabilis, the form does hold true. If taxonomists could open their eyes and see that even hybrids carry these characteristics to its offspring, then a bit more significance can be seen.
I would not change your labels so fast. The differentiation of species has been done only with a "trained" eye and not much attention to dna aspects.
Until recently, Hoyas were clasified based on appearance (how nepenthes are now based) but afetr close scrutiny of its pollen, many species were separated and also gerouped. I bet we will see more classified separations and clumping once we employ this technology to nepenthes.
I would definitely use N. Viking until a name is formalized. If we can call a nepenthes N. flava based on color, then its not too crazy to name one called N. "Viking" based on shape!
M
I would not change your labels so fast. The differentiation of species has been done only with a "trained" eye and not much attention to dna aspects.
Until recently, Hoyas were clasified based on appearance (how nepenthes are now based) but afetr close scrutiny of its pollen, many species were separated and also gerouped. I bet we will see more classified separations and clumping once we employ this technology to nepenthes.
I would definitely use N. Viking until a name is formalized. If we can call a nepenthes N. flava based on color, then its not too crazy to name one called N. "Viking" based on shape!
M
