Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
equestris
ID:
268872

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Schauer) Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1850

Citation Micro:
Linnaea 22: 864 (1850)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268204

Common Names

  • Moth Orchid
  • Phalaenopsis Orchid
  • Equistris Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Phalaenopsis equestris aurea Christenson [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis equestris rosea Valmayor & D.Tiu [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis riteiwanensis Masam. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis rosea Lindl. [unknown]
  • Stauroglottis equestris Schauer [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis equestris cyanochila O.Gruss [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis equestris alba H.R.Sweet [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis equestris alba Christenson [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis equestris leucaspis Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis equestris leucotanthe Rchb.f. ex God.-Leb. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis rosea aurantiaca Gower [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis rosea deliciosa Burb. [unknown]
  • Phalaenopsis rosea leucaspis Rolfe [unknown]
  • Stauroglottis riteiwanensis Masam. [unknown]

Description

Phalaenopsis equestris (also called Equestris 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 equestris is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicine as a treatment for fever, headaches, and stomach ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaenopsis equestris has white, yellow-tipped flowers with a sweet scent. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are thin and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaenopsis equestris 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 equestris

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

Phalaenopsis equestris FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis equestris?

Phalaenopsis equestris

What is the natural habitat of Phalaenopsis equestris?

It is native to Southeast Asia.

What is the flower color of Phalaenopsis equestris?

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-151194: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Johannes Conrad Schauer (1813-1848): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schauer' in the authors string.