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Phalaenopsis amboinensis, also known as the month Sulawesi orchid, is a species of monopodial epiphytic orchid flower native to eastern Indonesia. [2]This orchid species along with other Phalaenopsis species are highly valued in the market due to their resilience and beautiful flowers and are frequently hybridized with one another to create prettier flowers.
Phalaenopsis (/ ˌ f æ l ɪ ˈ n ɒ p s ɪ s /), also known as moth orchids, [2] is a genus of about seventy species of plants in the family Orchidaceae.Orchids in this genus are monopodial epiphytes or lithophytes with long, coarse roots, short, leafy stems and long-lasting, flat flowers arranged in a flowering stem that often branches near the end.
Phalaenopsis zhejiangensis, also known as 象鼻兰 (xiàng bí lán) in Chinese, is a species of orchid native to Thailand and Vietnam. [4] It is firmly established to be within the genus Phalaenopsis. [5] Its extraordinary flowers are white with purple transverse bands on sepals and petals and with purple lip markings. It is a typical ...
Phalaenopsis gigantea is a species of orchid endemic to the island of Borneo and was first described in 1909. [1] The specific epithet gigantea refers to the giant size of its fleshy leaves, which can grow to over 60 cm in length on a mature plant. It is the largest known Phalaenopsis species. [2]
Phalaenopsis celebensis is a species of miniature epiphytic orchid endemic to the island Sulawesi of Indonesia. [2] The specific epithet celebensis refers to another name of the island Celebes and indicates this species origin on this island.
The ornamental orchid species Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica (/ ˌ f æ l ɪ ˈ n ɒ p s ɪ s h aɪ r oʊ ˈ ɡ l ɪ f ɪ k ə / fal-i-NOP-sis hy-roh-GLIF-ik-ə [1] [2] [3]) is native to certain islands of the Philippines. Its flowers are creamy white with transverse markings that resemble glyphs. [4]
Phalaenopsis is a plant of the orchid genus Phalaenopsis and an endemic species to Philippines. It is commonly cultivated as a decorative houseplant. It is an epiphytic herb with long, thick roots, and mottled, fleshy leaves, and large, pink flowers. Mature plants can produce more than 100 flowers. . [1] [2]
Phalaenopsis sanderiana is an orchid in the genus Phalaenopsis that is native to the Philippines. It was named in honour of M. Fredrick Sander. [1] It is a pendant growing epiphyte with epileptic, rounded tip pendulous leaves. Inflorescence are showy of 15 to 20 on 32 inch long raceme. [2]