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Phalaenopsis lamelligera is an Phalaenopsis species found in South East Asia.
Description[]
Plant flowers in the spring to fall with 9 to 12 flowers. Flowers are fragrant
This species is similar to Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi but differs by having a "m" shaped lip, larger intensive violet markings behind the midlobe, and darker thicker spots.
The plant was introduced into cultivation in 1891 by Bull. This species is often labeled as a synonym for Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi but the RBG at Kew recognizes it as its own species.
Distribution[]
Plants grow on trees trunks in the forest of northern Borneo.
Culture[]
Grow intermediate to warm. Pot in medium fir bark and keep in partial shade. Water about once a week. Keep plant fairly moist but not wet.
Naming[]
Common Names:
Synonyms[]
- Polychilos lamelligera (H.R.Sweet) Shim, Malayan Nat. J. 36: 24 (1982).
References[]
- Sweet, Herman R.. The Genus Phalaenopsis. The Orchid Digest, 1980.