Kingdom Plantae Family Orchidaceae Subgenus Polychilos Rank Species | Order Asparagales Genus Phalaenopsis Section Amboinenses | |
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Scientific name Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana Similar Phalaenopsis kunstleri, Phalaenopsis fasciata, Phalaenopsis fuscata, Phalaenopsis modesta, Phalaenopsis maculata | ||
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.
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