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Author:

Schiebinger, Londa L  Search this

Physical description:

1 online resource (x, 306 pages) illustrations

Type:

Electronic resources

History

Place:

Caribbean Area

Caribbean Region

Date:

2004

18th century

18e siècle

Topic:

Pride-of-Barbados (Plant)  Search this

Herbal abortifacients--History  Search this

Slavery--History  Search this

Medicine--History  Search this

Pharmacognosy--history  Search this

Abortifacient Agents--history  Search this

Caesalpinia  Search this

Colonialism--history  Search this

History, 18th Century  Search this

Médecine--Histoire  Search this

SCIENCE--Life Sciences--Botany  Search this

NATURE--Plants--General  Search this

Herbal abortifacients  Search this

Slavery  Search this

Call number:

RG137.45 .S35 2004 (Internet)

Data Source:

Smithsonian Libraries

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:siris_sil_1159101

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.

Range:

Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia

Habitat:

Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum

The Beautiful Bulbophyllum

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

lepidum

Accession Number:

2008-1093A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax741dbd47f-ccde-4fc1-b65b-488a6abee29e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2008-1093A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.

Range:

Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia

Habitat:

Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum

The Beautiful Bulbophyllum

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

lepidum

Accession Number:

2011-2497B

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax74215ff02-031a-4b6e-9cd5-153b0ce5d763

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2011-2497B

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.

Range:

Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia

Habitat:

Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum

The Beautiful Bulbophyllum

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

lepidum

Accession Number:

2012-0806A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7597cb55f-95ef-4f82-b892-e8b1d244ca71

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2012-0806A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is 2.4" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2014-0961A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e03fcf8b-9909-4a7c-9e3b-9a347cd21d36

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0961A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is 6-9" (15.25-22.7 cm) long, shiny and purple, with 11-13 flowers. Flowers are 1" (2.5 cm) across.

Range:

Indo-China to Hainan and W and C Malesia

Habitat:

Semi-deciduous and evergreen forests; 985-3600ft (300-1100m)

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Fan of Venus Bulbophyllum

The Beautiful Bulbophyllum

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Bulbophyllum

Species:

lepidum

Accession Number:

2014-0999A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax771ade089-d9f8-471c-82d2-1eb658729039

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2014-0999A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Oncidopsis clonal hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

× oncidopsis

Accession Number:

2017-0593A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7d14f64dc-ed0d-4d57-83c9-12c3326259f3

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2017-0593A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Yellow flowers have a white lip and last about a month

Range:

hybrid

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Oncidopsis clonal hybrid

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Genus:

× oncidopsis

Accession Number:

2018-0803A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax73b87062a-1b0d-44f9-9739-ea481a66738b

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2018-0803A

Life Form:

Deciduous tree

Average Height:

10-15'

Foliage Characteristics:

Simple, green leaves with purple ribs

Structure:

Round

Range:

Cultivated

Topic:

Trees  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Fringetree cultivar

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Asteranae

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Chionanthus

Species:

virginicus

Accession Number:

2019-0275A

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection

On Display:

Anacostia Community Museum

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax726a7d8de-43c9-4abd-8de0-b2c7848e53b2

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0275A

Life Form:

Deciduous tree

Average Height:

10-15'

Foliage Characteristics:

Yellow

Structure:

Round

Range:

Cultivated

Topic:

Trees  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Fringetree cultivar

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Asteranae

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Chionanthus

Species:

virginicus

Accession Number:

2019-0281A

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

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Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection

On Display:

Anacostia Community Museum

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e3a40633-9150-4d78-b50b-bcfe19e86b19

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0281A

Life Form:

Deciduous tree

Average Height:

10-15'

Foliage Characteristics:

Simple, green leaves with purple ribs

Structure:

Round

Range:

Cultivated

Topic:

Trees  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Fringetree cultivar

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Asteranae

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Oleaceae

Genus:

Chionanthus

Species:

virginicus

Accession Number:

2019-0321A

Restrictions & Rights:

Usage conditions apply

See more items in:

Smithsonian Gardens Tree Collection

On Display:

Anacostia Community Museum

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax707fcdbc6-1fb7-428d-ae9d-fa3eee7a2cb6

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2019-0321A

Life Form:

Herbaceous perennial

Bloom Characteristics:

Purple-blue flowers on terminal spikes

Foliage Characteristics:

Narrow, grey-green leaves are up to 2.5" (6.4 cm) long.

Fragrance:

Sweet (foliage and flowers)

Plant Size:

12-18" tall x 12-18" wide (30-45.7 x 30-45.7 cm)

Range:

cultivated

Topic:

Display Gardens  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Common lavender cultivar

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Asteranae

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Lavandula

Species:

angustifolia

Accession Number:

2021-0750A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Display Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax72b75653d-78b1-49e3-aa83-794352be47fb

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2021-0750A

Life Form:

Herbaceous perennial

Bloom Characteristics:

Purple-blue flowers on terminal spikes

Foliage Characteristics:

Narrow, grey-green leaves are up to 2.5" (6.4 cm) long.

Fragrance:

Sweet (foliage and flowers)

Plant Size:

12-18" tall x 12-18" wide (30-45.7 x 30-45.7 cm)

Range:

cultivated

Topic:

Display Gardens  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Common lavender cultivar

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Asteranae

Order:

Lamiales

Family:

Lamiaceae

Genus:

Lavandula

Species:

angustifolia

Accession Number:

2021-0755A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Display Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7a0f28db1-5faf-4c6f-a63a-7e61e4586ac5

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2021-0755A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is 2.4" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2022-0094A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7e0bc7a86-06c6-4390-91f0-348232301f38

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0094A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Flower is 2.4" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2022-0185A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

See more items in:

Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax787efaf0e-d72c-4426-aa21-8c446c38ffa0

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0185A

Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Inflorescence is shorter than the leaves and has up to 6 flowers. Flowers are 2.5-3" across.

Fragrance:

Gardenia (at night)

Range:

Bolivia to Paraguay, E to S Brazil

Habitat:

Cool mountains to hot, low savannahs

Topic:

Orchids  Search this

Living Collections  Search this

Common Name:

Rough Brassavola

The Revolute Epidendrum

Tuberculated Brassavola

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Brassavola

Species:

tuberculata

Accession Number:

2022-0186A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7643c4f8e-7a3a-4f77-a5ac-86a45a94a81f

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2022-0186A

Author:

Hale, Mason E., Jr.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1974

Citation:

Hale, Mason E., Jr. 1974. Morden-Smithsonian Expedition to Dominica: The Lichens (Thelotremataceae). In Smithsonian Contributions to Botany, 16. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.16.

Identifier:

77469

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.16

ISBN:

0081-024X

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_77469

Author:

Robinson, Harold E.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1983

Citation:

Robinson, Harold E. 1983. A generic review of the tribe Liabeae (Asteraceae). In Smithsonian Contributions to Botany, 54. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.54.

Identifier:

24428

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.54

ISBN:

0081-024X

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_24428

Editor:

Acevedo-Rodríguez, Pedro  Search this

Strong, Mark T.  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

2012

Citation:

Acevedo-Rodríguez, Pedro and Strong, Mark T., editors. 2012. Catalogue of Seed Plants of the West Indies. Washington, D.C.: Smithsonian Institution. In Smithsonian Contributions to Botany, 98. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.98.1.

Identifier:

109434

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.98.1

ISBN:

0081-024X

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_109434

Author:

Fosberg, F. Raymond  Search this

Sachet, Marie-Hélène  Search this

Object Type:

Smithsonian staff publication

Year:

1977

Citation:

Fosberg, F. Raymond and Sachet, Marie-Hélène. 1977. Flora of Micronesia, 3: Convolvulaceae. In Smithsonian Contributions to Botany, 36. https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.36.

Identifier:

73366

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.5479/si.0081024X.36

ISBN:

0081-024X

Data source:

Smithsonian Libraries and Archives

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:slasro_73366