Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
bellina
ID:
268831

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 47: 58 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268163

Common Names

  • Phalaenopsis bellina
  • Beautiful Phalaenopsis
  • Beautiful Moth Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Phalaenopsis bellina alba Christenson [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis bellina bowringiana (Rchb.f.) Christenson [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis bellina murtoniana (Rchb.f.) Christenson [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis bellina punctata (Rchb.f.) Christenson [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis violacea bellina Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis violacea bowringiana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis violacea murtoniana Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis violacea punctata Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis bellina chloracea (Rchb.f.) O.Gruss & M.Wolff [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis violacea chloracea Rchb.f. [unknown]

Description

Phalaenopsis bellina (also called Bellina 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 bellina 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.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalaenopsis bellina 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 bellina is an evergreen epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. 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 bellina

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

Phalaenopsis bellina FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis bellina?

Phalaenopsis bellina

What is the natural habitat of Phalaenopsis bellina?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the flower color of Phalaenopsis bellina?

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-151157: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.