Biology:Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana

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Short description: Species of orchid

Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana
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Scientific classification edit
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Species:
P. reichenbachiana
Binomial name
Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana
Rchb.f. & Sander 1882
Synonyms
  • Phalaenopsis kimbaliana Gower 1888
  • Phalaenopsis sumatrana var kimbaliana 1888
  • Polychilos reichenbachiana (Rchb.f. & Sander) Shim 1982

Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana is an endemic species of orchid from Mindanao island, Philippines . It is near threatened due habitat loss and overcollection. This species is similar to Phalaenopsis fasciata but differs by having a three calluses (triserrate), wide triangular arcuate lip containing hairs (trichomes) in midlobe, the petals and sepals are wide and cuppy and its color usually pale yellow and it has a slightly musky fragrance.

External links

Wikidata ☰ Q1599687 entry