Simon....the broad leaves version is called "Tonina SP"...the Fluviatilis is the normal leaf version.
Heard Far East Aquatic at Simon Road (previously at Lor. halus) selling them for $1 per stalk...
this is the broad leaved species
Simon....the broad leaves version is called "Tonina SP"...the Fluviatilis is the normal leaf version.
saw the 'tai tang chow' in Teo two weeks ago. they are not for sell yet, as the Teo brothers are still trying to cultivate the plant.
anyone got the latest update from Teo?
the "SP" is short for species and is used (in lowercase and italicised) when the species is not known or unspecified. Incidentally scientific names are written with the genus in first capital and the species fully in lowercase except when the species name contains a pronoun used as variety name. So Tonina sp., and Tonina fluviatilis but never tonina fluviatilis or Tonina Fluviatilis...----------------
On 5/22/2002 1:47:39 PM
Simon....the broad leaves version is called "Tonina SP"...the Fluviatilis is the normal leaf version.
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why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
hexazona · crumenatum · Galleria Botanica
is it this plant? Its not mine, just plcuked it out from another web.
or is it this one? from tropica...
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spilo, the 2nd pic from tropica
+++ oops...didn't know that cannot display chinese character+++
the chinese name also known as;
Tai Yang Cao -(Tonina Fluviatilis)
Kuang Ye (Broad Leave) Tai Yang Cao (Tonina Sp)
the above two variants....TEO have it.
Hong (Red) Tai Yang Cao - Red variants
Si Ye Tai Yang Cao - thin leaves variants
But not this two...
cheers
johnny
the chinese name also known as;
Tai Yang Cao -(Tonina Fluviatilis)
Kuang Ye (Broad Leave) Tai Yang Cao (Tonina Sp)
the above two variants....TEO have it.
Hong (Red) Tai Yang Cao - Red variants
Si Ye Tai Yang Cao - thin leaves variants
But not this two...
cheers
johnny
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Hi Johnny,
For normal tonina(pu tong tai yang cao)it's scientific is still not so sure, so Tonina sp should be it's temporary latin name. Broad leaf tonina( kuan ye tai yang cao)should be Tonina fluviatilis as we should trust Tropica's reputation.
pu tong tai yang cao(Tonina sp)
kuan ye tai yang cao(Tonina fluviatilis)
hong tai yang cao(Tonina sp,Red form)
ju jing tai yang cao or xi ye tai yang cao(Eriocauloncea sp. it is not belongs to Tonina sp)
Ha Ha, my favourite plant is finally available here at affordable price! For those who interested in cultivating this demanding plant in perfert condition, slightly acid substrate(such as ADA Amazonia Aquasoil, Nisso Volca Soil...) and low temparature(About 23oC) are preferable.
p/s:
May i know how come the Chinese character cannot be shown here now? (previously the CC was accepted in this forum)
How to go to Teo by bus?(is it located at somewhere near AMK?)
Thank you.
Aquatic plants and LEGO collector.
really love the red form.. *drool*
Yes, i went to Teo few weeks ago and saw this tai yang chow as well but they're not selling yet. Wonder how much is it going to cost.. !
alfa, i read in a taiwan mag that the t. fluviatilis is the broad species and the thin one is t. spp.
wow alfa, thanx for the info.....
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how to go to teo by BUS? hmm...take 175 from CCK bus interchange which is also CCK mRT station. Reach the 2nd last bus stop alight and walk in.
Cheers!
Benetay
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On 5/22/2002 10:35:54 PM
alfa, i read in a taiwan mag that the t. fluviatilis is the broad species and the thin one is t. spp.
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Sometime we have to compare many sources of info, i realized the Latin name in Taiwanese magazine cannot be trusted totally, stick to Tropica is better, just my two cents.
Benetay,
Thank you, how's your 6ft planted tank now?
Aquatic plants and LEGO collector.
alfa you are absolutely right. I have a mag showing the same plant in front and at back of magazine and they go by different names []
why I don't do garden hybrids and aquarium strains: natural species is a history of Nature, while hybrids are just the whims of Man.
hexazona · crumenatum · Galleria Botanica
Ha Ha, just got my first normal Tonina for S$5 per stalk from Teo, i wish it can thrive in my tank very soon.
Aquatic plants and LEGO collector.
oh..he started selling it already??...
Yes, please go and check it out. That was the first time i visited Teo, the staff over there gave me good impression as they are really friendly and helpful.
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