Just wanted to share a photo of the Cryptocoryne Bullosa's spathe which is short and spots bright red flower with dark ring colar. The plant in photo is under shallow fast flowing water. Cryptocoryne Bullosa was described by Engler in 1879 and can be found in central Sarawak. Depending on the locations where the specimens are collected, they sometimes exhibit slight differences. I once had a friend who mistook Cryptocoryne Uenoi for Bullosa but flowers often is the sure way to tell. The largest species of Cryptocoryne Bullosa is found in Northern Sarawak at one particular river where their dark leaves grows to the length of nearly 1 feet long. Needless to say this variety is in deep water and collecting them in rainy season is near impossible.
Happy New Year and may your 2011 be a good year from all of us at Borneo Echo Streams!
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Hi Daron, just wish to drop in for a simple intro of myself. I'm Oliver, a fellow nature enthusiast. I have heard from Mr K Leong the many interesting things you are involved in and had many exciting projections of events alike. Hope to be of assistance in your coming endeavors. Really anticipating the day when we will meet in person. Shalom.
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Yes Daron. In the meantime, may your time there be filled with peace & joy! Shalom.
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