Orchids named after famous people ??

chryss

15 years ago

Does anyone know if there's a list of orchids named after famous people ???

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highjack
15 years ago
There are a series of Catts named after the First Ladies of the USA - check Chadwicks in VA.

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mehitabel
15 years ago
Rayond Burr apparently had a famous orchid collection. There's a phal named after him. I think it's Tahiti Sunrise 'Raymond Burr'. Not sure. Anyway, it's a cultivar of a cross Burr made himself. Norman's is offering it.

Also, Owens Orchids has a phal cross they made named 'George Bush'. Check their "seedlings" section.
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Jane..Oh boy, I am almost afraid to look!! Thank you. Chris: You have got to be kidding me right? That is one of my favorite nurseries for many plants I can't get from others! I was just there last week and they were about to have a HUGE sale on all their out of flower orchids..I think it is happening now..They had quite a few set up on one table..You better hit that place as soon as today..lol $2 ? That is a much better deal than mine..You are so lucky to live close to that place..You should see their "corpse plant" there.. Nick..They must still look awsome..I tell you..The ones in my yard at my house in the Tropics grow the nicest and biggest, some fragrant flower you could ever see while the leaves look like garbage..lol. I once found a Tarantula coming out of one.. Thanks everyone..Happy Friday Mike
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stitzelweller
15 years ago
"Owens Orchids has a phal cross they made named 'George Bush'. Check their "seedlings" section"

Just what I need o'er the mantel to go with W's picture !

NOT! :-)
scott361
15 years ago
A short list of some that I know and some that I looked up!

Aranthera Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo
Named after the President of the Philippines.

Cattleya General Patton Cattleya
Originally registered Cattleya Joseph Stalin, but was changed after his crimes became known during World War II.
It's the only time that the RHS has allowed a name change.
(Out of these, it't the only one that I actually have.)

Cypripedium wardii is named after the famous British plant collector and explorer Francis Kingdon-Ward.
But, this probably isn't what you're lookin' for!

Dendrobium Masako Kotaishi Hidenka (to commemorate the royal wedding of Princess Masako of Japan to Prince Naruhito).

Dendrobium Memoria Princess Diana
It was planted on September 22, 1997, in Singapore, exactly 22 days after her death.

Dialaelia Mizoguchi 'Princess Kiko' named after the wife of Emperor Akihito's second son Prince Akishino.

Laelia gouldiana 'Greta Garbo'.
From the Raymond Burr collection.

Mokara Zhu Rongji 'Lao An'
Created for Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji's wife, Lao An. Zhu Rongji.

Paravanda Nelson Mandela
Named for him former president of South Africa, on the occasion of his visit to the National Orchid Garden,in Singapore, on 5th March 1997.

Pecteilis(Habenaria) sagarikii-(the duck orchid)
Named after Professor Rapee Sagarik, founder of the Thailand Orchid Society.

Phragmipedium kovachii
Considering the circumstances and hysteria surrounding this one, I'd say that the name Michael Kovach has become fairly famous! ;~)

Renanthera Akihito 'Emperor'
Named in honour of Emperor Akihito of Japan.

Renaglottis Ricky Martin named for him in Singapore for his visit.

Spathoglottis Jane Goodall
Named after Dr Jane Goodall, for the occasion of her visit to the National Orchid Garden on Monday, 6 Dec 2004.
Of course...Singapore!;~)

Chadwick's does have their page of orchids named after celebs and heads of state.
They also mention many other orchids with famous names.
orchid126
15 years ago
There's a miltonia named after Princess Diana
toyo2960
15 years ago
Don't forget Blc. Richard Nixon, Lc. Mamie Eisenhower, C. Jaqueline Kennedy, C. Barbara Billngsly, Lc. Nancy Reagan, Blc. Mem. Princess Diana, Lc. Princess Margaret, LC. Queen Mary, Lc. Queen Elizabeth...
chryss
Original Author
15 years ago
Thanks everyone !!

Chryss
maninair
14 years ago
There is a dendrobium orchid - (Dendrobium Nilda Patricia Zedillo) in the Singapore Botonical garden, now named as Dendrobium Amitabh Bachchan - after our famous film star from India Mr. Amitabh Bachchan. He was very much liked and respected by Singaporeans and this orchid was named after him to commemorate his visit to Singapore National Orchid Garden on 17th March 2004.

Regards,
Mani.

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