Phalaenopsis fimbriata
Phalaenopsis fimbriata is a species of orchid native to Borneo, Java and Sumatra.[1]
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
Species: | P. fimbriata |
Binomial name | |
Phalaenopsis fimbriata J.J.Sm. | |
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Description
This species is a monopodial, epiphytic orchid with very short stems, which are covered by leaf sheaths. The thin, lanceolate to slightly oval leaves with an uneven surface are 14-23 cm long and 4-7 cm wide. The white to greenish yellow flowers are 2.5-3.5 cm wide. The labellum is 1.4-1.6 cm long and 0.6-0.8 cm wide. At its apex it is covered in trichomes, which is reflected in the specific epithet fimbriata meaning tufted. Flowering occurs from May to November. Per inflorescence 3-6 flowers open simultaneously and the anthesis lasts 2-3 weeks. This species is found in moist, primary lowland forests at altitudes of 400 m above sea level.[2]
Taxonomy
This species has been confused with Phalaenopsis tetraspis, from which it is distinguished through the absence of a hood over the anther bed. It is also similar to Phalaenopsis modesta, which has however a more glabrous labellum.[3]
Conservation
This species is protected unter the CITES appendix II regulations of international trade.[4]
References
- "Phalaenopsis fimbriata J.J.Sm. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". powo.science.kew.org. Retrieved 2 March 2022.
- SWADAYA, T., & ANGKASA, S. (2018). CARA AGAR ANGGREK BULAN RAJIN BERBUNGA. Trubus Swadaya.
- Christenson, E. A. (2001). Phalaenopsis: a monograph. Timber Press (OR).
- "Phalaenopsis". CITES.