USPP12548P2 - Spathiphyllum plant named ‘Sophia’ - Google Patents
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- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
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- A01—AGRICULTURE; FORESTRY; ANIMAL HUSBANDRY; HUNTING; TRAPPING; FISHING
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- the present invention comprises a new and distinct cultivar of Spathiphyllum plant, botanically known as Spathiphyllum hybrid , and referred to by the cultivar name ‘Sophia’.
- the new cultivar is the product of a breeding program carried out by the inventors, Ann E. Lamb, David R. Lilly, and Randy L. Allamand.
- the new cultivar named ‘Sophia’ is the result of a cross made in Apopka, Fla. in November of 1993.
- the female or seed parent is Spathiphyllum ‘Petite’ (unpatented).
- the male parent is a selection Spathiphyllum Mauna Loa ‘Linda’ (unpatented) selected and maintained by the inventors, and used only for breeding purposes.
- the new cultivar named ‘Sophia’ was discovered and selected by the inventors from a group seedlings of the stated cross in Homestead Fla. on Feb. 26, 1996. Propagation by tissue culture in the laboratories of Twyford Plant Laboratories, Inc. under the supervision of the inventors, was used to increase the number of plants for evaluation, and has demonstrated the stability of the combination of characteristics as herein described from generation to generation, are firmly fixed and reproduces true to type.
- Plants of ‘Sophia’ have an intermediate growth habit, and are ideally suited for 15 cm thru 25 cm pots.
- the leaves of ‘Sophia’ are dark green, shiny, textured, and have a wavy margin.
- Plants of ‘Sophia’ naturally bloom early, abundantly, repeatedly, and year-round.
- Plants of ‘Sophia’ are very dense, leafy and very well branched.
- Plants of ‘Sophia’ grow very quickly and vigorously.
- Plants of ‘Sophia’ are particularly well adapted to indoor conditions
- ‘Sophia’ Of the commercial cultivars known to the present inventors, the most similar in comparison to ‘Sophia’ is the cultivar ‘Viscount’ (unpatented). In comparison to ‘Viscount’, ‘Sophia’ is faster growing and more highly branched. Plants of ‘Sophia’ bloom earlier than ‘Viscount’, more abundantly, and year-round.
- the new cultivar ‘Sophia’ can also be compared to the new cultivar named ‘Connie’ (U.S. Plant patent application Ser. No. 09/238,730).
- the new cultivars ‘Sophia’ and ‘Connie’ were selected from the same cross.
- the new cultivar named ‘Sophia’ is similar to ‘Connie’ with respect to features such as growth rate, flowering, and general appearance. However, ‘Sophia’ differs from ‘Connie’ because plants of ‘Sophia’ grow taller, have wider leaves and produce spathes which open closer to the top of the leaf canopy.
- Spathiphyllum ‘Sophia’ is intermediate in growth habit, between ‘Petite’ and ‘Linda’.
- Spathiphyllum ‘Petite’ is a small plant. It is grown in 4′′-6′′ pots. Spathiphyllum ‘Linda’ is a large, upright growing variety used in 10′′-14′′ pots, with broad dark green leaves and large bright white spathes held above the foliage.
- the leaves of ‘Sophia’ are intermediate in size and width between those of ‘Petite’ and ‘Linda’.
- the leaves of ‘Sophia’ are considerably more textured than those of ‘Petite’.
- Plants of ‘Sophia’ are more floriferous than either parent.
- Sheet 1 is a side view showing the inflorescence and foliage of a plant of ‘Sophia’.
- Sheet 2 is a close-up view of the inflorescence of the instant plant.
- Sheet 3 shows the detail of the upper leaf surface.
- Sheet 4 shows the detail of the lower leaf surface.
- Propagation Vegetative, by tissue culture.
- the leaf blade is ovate with an acuminate apex and an obtuse to cunate base. The margins are entire and distinctly wavy. The midrib tends to curve over the length of the leaf. The leaf blade is typically curved downward at the tip. The leaf surface is textured and shiny.
- Leaf blades are approximately 28 cm to 34 cm in length and approximately 12.4 cm to 15.2 cm in width.
- Petiole. The petiole is approximately 35 cm to 41 cm in length from the base of the petiole to the base of the leaf blade on the primary shoot. Secondary shoots are smaller depending on the age of the shoot. The petiole is approximately 6 mm to 8 mm in diameter at the junction of the geniculum and petiole sheath. There is one straight petiole below the geniculum.
- Petiole sheath The petiole sheath is approximately 29 cm to 33.5 cm in length and approximately 9 mm to 12 mm in width at midpoint. The tip of the petiole sheath tapers and becomes flush with the petiole.
- Geniculum The geniculum is approximately 4 cm to 5 cm in length, approximately 6 mm to 8 mm in diameter.
- the color is RHS 146 B.
- Veins are sunken, and the leaf blade convex between veins on the upper surface giving the leaf a textured appearance.
- the midrib is sunken.
- Well defined primary veins radiate out from the midrib over the length of the leaf. There are approximately 14 pairs of primary veins on the leaf.
- Leaf Upper surface: Greener than, but closest to RHS 139 A.
- Midrib Upper surface: Greener than but closest to RHS 139 A.
- Petiole Darker and greener than, but closest to RHS 137 A.
- Petiole sheath Darker and greener than, but closest to RHS 137 A.
- Roots Thick White roots with fine laterals.
- Immature The spathe is tightly rolled around the spadix and emerges from the petiole sheath. The spathe is fully open approximately when the peduncle is fully elongated. The inflorescence is approximately 69 cm to 78 cm in height measured from the soil surface to the apex of the spathe. The peduncle is approximately 56 cm to 63 cm in height measured from its base to the base of the spathe, and approximately 5 mm to 6 mm in diameter measured at its midpoint. The color of the peduncle is greener than, but closest to between RHS 137 A and RHS 137 B.
- Adaxial surface RHS 155 D streaked with RHS 146 B.
- Abaxial surface RHS 155 D streaked with RHS 146 A.
- Apex Between RHS 146 A and RHS 146 B (back), tinged with RHS 146 B (front).
- Midrib Between RHS 146 A and RHS 146 B.
- the spathe terminates as a straight peduncle which opens vertically above the leaves.
- the spathe is ovate with a cuneate base and a twisted acuminate apex.
- Fragrance Flowers moderately fragrant, particularly late morning, through mid afternood.
- the spadix is 19 C gradually changing to green between RHS 146 B and RHS 146 C as the flower fades.
- Stamens. Anthers and filaments are minute and not clearly visible.
- Pistil. Translucent white in color, conical, protruding between the staminate flowers, fixed to the main axil. The pistillate flowers extend approximately 3 mm beyond the staminate flowers.
- Seeds Approximately 2 mm in length, reniform in shape, light to medium brown, with pitted texture. Each individual capsule contains about 1-6 seeds. Depending on size and degree of pollination, a single inflorescence can yield over 500 seeds.
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Owner name: TWYFORD PLANT LABORATORIES, INC., FLORIDA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNORS:LAMB, ANN E.;LILLY, DAVID R.;ALLAMAND, RANDY L.;REEL/FRAME:011094/0319 Effective date: 20000907 |
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Owner name: TWYFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC., CALIFORNIA Free format text: MERGER;ASSIGNOR:TWYFORD PLANT LABORATORIES, INC.;REEL/FRAME:016580/0372 Effective date: 19920921 |
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Owner name: KERRY S BROMELIAD NURSERY, INC., FLORIDA Free format text: ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNORS INTEREST;ASSIGNOR:TWYFORD INTERNATIONAL, INC.;REEL/FRAME:016621/0348 Effective date: 20050927 |