Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
amabilis
ID:
268806

Status:
valid

Authors:
(L.) Blume

Source:
wcs

Year:
1825

Citation Micro:
Bijdr. Fl. Ned. Ind. : 294 (1825)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268138

Common Names

  • Phalaenopsis amabilis
  • Lovely Phalaenopsis
  • Lovely Moth Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Phalaenopsis grandiflora aurea auct. [deprecated]
  • Synadena amabilis Raf. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis fournieri Cogn. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis grandiflora gracillima Burb. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis rimestadiana L.Linden [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis rimestadiana-alba auct. [deprecated]
  • Phalaenopsis elisabethae auct. [deprecated]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis grandiflora (Lindl.) Bateman [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis aphrodite gloriosa (Rchb.f.) A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis grandiflora borneensis Corning [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis grandiflora fuscata (Rchb.f.) Burb. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis rimestadiana (L.Linden) Rolfe [unknown]
  • Cymbidium amabile Roxb. [unknown]
  • Epidendrum amabile L. [unknown]

Description

Phalaenopsis amabilis (also called Moth Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, Africa, and Australia. It has a long stem with several leaves and multiple flowers. It grows in humid forests, grasslands, and savannas.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaenopsis amabilis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower for bouquets. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Phalaenopsis amabilis sub. amabilis
Phalaenopsis amabilis sub. moluccana (Schltr.) Christenson
Phalaenopsis amabilis sub. rosenstromii (F.M.Bailey) Christenson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalaenopsis amabilis is white with pink markings and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small, dark brown and round. The seedlings are small and green with a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaenopsis amabilis is a terrestrial orchid that is native to tropical Asia. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a partially shaded position. Propagate by division or by seed. It can also be propagated by tissue culture.

Where to Find Phalaenopsis amabilis

Phalaenopsis amabilis is native to the Philippines, Indonesia, and New Guinea.

Phalaenopsis amabilis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis amabilis?

Phalaenopsis amabilis

What is the natural habitat of Phalaenopsis amabilis?

It is native to the Philippines.

What is the flower color of Phalaenopsis amabilis?

The flowers are usually white or yellow in color.

Species in the Phalaenopsis genus

Phalaenopsis amabilis, Phalaenopsis amboinensis, Phalaenopsis amphitrite, Phalaenopsis aphrodite, Phalaenopsis appendiculata, Phalaenopsis bastianii, Phalaenopsis bellina, Phalaenopsis buyssoniana, Phalaenopsis celebensis, Phalaenopsis chibae, Phalaenopsis cochlearis, Phalaenopsis corningiana, Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi, Phalaenopsis deliciosa, Phalaenopsis doweryensis, Phalaenopsis equestris, Phalaenopsis fasciata, Phalaenopsis fimbriata, Phalaenopsis floresensis, Phalaenopsis fuscata, Phalaenopsis gersenii, Phalaenopsis gibbosa, Phalaenopsis gigantea, Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica, Phalaenopsis honghenensis, Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis, Phalaenopsis intermedia, Phalaenopsis javanica, Phalaenopsis kunstleri, Phalaenopsis leucorrhoda, Phalaenopsis lindenii, Phalaenopsis lobbii, Phalaenopsis lowii, Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana, Phalaenopsis luteola, Phalaenopsis maculata, Phalaenopsis mannii, Phalaenopsis mariae, Phalaenopsis micholitzii, Phalaenopsis modesta, Phalaenopsis mysorensis, Phalaenopsis pallens, Phalaenopsis pantherina, Phalaenopsis parishii, Phalaenopsis philippinensis, Phalaenopsis pulcherrima, Phalaenopsis pulchra, Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana, Phalaenopsis robinsonii, Phalaenopsis rolfeana,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-151132: Based on the initial data import
Carl Linnaeus (1707-1778): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.' in the authors string.
Carl Ludwig Blume (1796-1862): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Blume' in the authors string.