Re: Amorphophallus in Nepal

From: plantnut at macconnect.com (plantnut) on 2001.01.04 at 03:33:05(5804) I would be very carefull about sending plants or plant material out of India. It is against the law and from what I understand... a jail sentence.... I have a friend there that is a Botanist and he will not send material out... Too dangerous. Dewey +More >Dear Aroiders, > >I need some information on Amorphophallus napalensis and A. margaritifer. > >A friend will be in Nepal for the next year, so he might be able to get >hold of >a tuber.... > >In order to instruct him, I would be glad to get answers to some questions: > >- Where could he get the tubers? >- Are there local/common names for these species? >- Could he possibly buy them, or does he have to collect them? >- Is a collection restricted? >- In which region of Nepal do they grow? >- At what time of the year are the plants dormant? >- What should be considered about the sending (so it will happen...)? > >Are there any other species in Nepal? (Due to the species list from Wilbert, I >think there are no others, or have I overlooked one, or should there be a >third >species discovered recently in Nepal ?????) > >Any answer or suggestion welcome. > >Thanks in advance, >Bernhard. > >StroWi@t-online.de is: >Bernhard Strolka >Alte Dorfstr. 33A >31311 Uetze-Dollbergen >Germany Your source for Tropical Araceae. You are invited to visit:

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