Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aphrodite
ID:
268823

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1862

Citation Micro:
Hamburger Garten- Blumenzeitung 18: 35 (1862)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268155

Common Names

  • Phalaenopsis aphrodite
  • Aphrodite Phalaenopsis
  • Aphrodite Moth Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Phalaenopsis amabilis Lindl. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis aphrodite (Rchb.f.) Ames [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis dayana Warner & B.S.Williams [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis longifolia Donn [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis rotundifolia Donn [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis aphrodite amabilis (Warner & B.S.Williams) A.H.Kent [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis ambigua (Rchb.f.) Burb. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis erubescens Burb. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis erubescens (Burb.) Burb. [unknown]

Description

Phalaenopsis aphrodite (also called Aphrodite 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 aphrodite 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 aphrodite sub. aphrodite
Phalaenopsis aphrodite sub. formosana Christenson

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalaenopsis aphrodite 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 aphrodite is an evergreen epiphytic orchid native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a well-drained potting mix of equal parts of peat, bark, and perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the clump.

Where to Find Phalaenopsis aphrodite

Phalaenopsis aphrodite is native to the tropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines.

Phalaenopsis aphrodite FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis aphrodite?

Phalaenopsis aphrodite

What is the natural habitat of Phalaenopsis aphrodite?

It is native to the Philippines.

What is the flower color of Phalaenopsis aphrodite?

The flowers are usually white or pink 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,

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