AWARDED FUUKIRAN (賞と富貴蘭)

Why are the types of Fuukiran listed as "varieties" with a different clonal name?  In short, the use of the "variety" nomenclature is a standard used by the major orchid societies (American Orchid Society and Royal Horticultural Society of the UK, etc.) representing variability in a species.  Neofinetia falcata, as a species, has enough "genetic drift" to allow for distinct vegetative and / or flower characteristics that are significantly different from the original holotype but not enough differences to warrant the creation of a new species.  Eric A. Christenson, Ph.D., a world expert orchid taxonomist, confirms the naming of Neofinetia falcata varieties.  (A second and third species of Neofinetia does exist and are Neofinetia richardsonara and Neofinetia xichangensis.)

Secondly, orchid judging societies use "clonal" names so awarded plants can carry a unique designation.  A possible alternative would have been to assign a unique "number" at the time of the award, like a drivers license or social security number.  Names are much more feasible and easy to remember, hence their use today. 

Orchid nomenclature is highly structured and strictly practiced.  By no means is this meant to be disrespectful of growers, researchers or vendors of any orchids.  It is meant to simplify a very complex family of plants.

As always, please email me if you have comments.  Thanx!!!

Tom Mulhollan
Neofinetia falcata var. Asahiden 'Tom' HCC/AOS, 78 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Hakuun 'Tom'  HCC/AOS, 77 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Higashidemiyako 'Tom'  CHM/AOS, 81 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Hosiguruma 'Tom', JC/AOS
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
  Neofinetia falcata var. Kibana-Furan 'Tom', CHM/AOS 81 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK  NEW		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Koukakuden 'Tom', HCC/AOS 78 pts. and CHM 83 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Momohime ' New World Princess' CHM/AOS 80 points,
 Glenn C. Lehr, DDS, New World Orchids		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Momohime 'Tom', CHM/AOS 80 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Nishidemiyako CHM/AOS 83 points
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Shoujou 'Mary Mulhollan'  CHM/AOS.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Shoujou 'Thurman Mulhollan'  HCC/AOS.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  

Neofinetia falcata var. Shu Ten Nou `Little Gracie' JC/AOS 

Awarded to a plant grown by New World Orchids' greenhouse & sales assistant Ann Bommarito, at the Greater Cleveland Orchid Society Show, March 9, 2002. Grown under fluorescent lights in a basement, plant was one mature growth with one offshoot when awarded. Photographed by Keith Harder. 

  
Neofinetia falcata var. Shutenno 'Mary Mulhollan', HCC/AOS 79 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK

NEW

  
Neofinetia falcata var. Shutenno 'Thurman Mulhollan', HCC/AOS 76 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK

NEW

  
Neofinetia falcata var. Shutenno 'Tom', CHM /AOS 83 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Tenkeifukurin 'Tom', CHM/AOS 81 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK		  
Neofinetia falcata var. Yodonomatsu 'Mr. Flannels', CHM/AOS 81 pts.
Thomas Joseph Mulhollan, MD, Ardmore, OK  NEW		 淀の松

Last updated 02/26/2007