Biology:Phalaenopsis ubonensis
| Phalaenopsis ubonensis | |
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
| Species: | P. ubonensis
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| Binomial name | |
| Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw[2]
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| Distribution of Phalaenopsis ubonensis | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
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Doritis ubonensis O.Gruss | |
Phalaenopsis ubonensis, is a species of orchid native to Thailand and Laos.[2] The specific epithet ubonensis refers to the Thai province Ubon.[3]
Description
This species of miniature, hot-growing, lithophytic orchid bears 6–12 leaves, which are 10–16 cm long, on 10–15 cm long stems. In summer and autumn, axillary, 50–150 cm long, erect, branched inflorescences produce fragrant, lavender, rose or lilac coloured flowers, which are larger than flowers of the allied species Phalaenopsis pulcherrima.[4][3] The flowers are 5 cm wide.[5]
Ecology
It is found in tropical lowland forests at elevations of 150–400 m above sea level.[3]
Taxonomy
This species has an affinity to Phalaenopsis pulcherrima and Phalaenopsis buyssoniana.[4]
References
- ↑ Phalaenopsis | CITES. (n.d.). Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from https://cites.org/eng/taxonomy/term/33584
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw" (in en). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. http://www.plantsoftheworldonline.org/taxon/77142159-1.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw 2014 SUBGENUS Parishianae SECTION Esmeralda Rchb.f. (n.d.). Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from http://www.orchidspecies.com/phalubonensis.htm
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Olaf Gruss "Phalaenopsis ubonensis aka Doritis ubonensis - A new species from Thailand and Laos" Phalaenopsis Journal of the International Phalaenopsis Alliance, Fourth Quarter, p. 13 and 26, Vol. 24(4) 2014
- ↑ Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw. (2021, April 3). Pharmacognosy. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from http://www.epharmacognosy.com/2021/03/phalaenopsis-ubonensis-ogruss-jmhshaw.html
Wikidata ☰ Q91454487 entry
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