Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
floresensis
ID:
268884

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fowlie

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 57: 36 (1993)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000268216

Common Names

  • Floresensis Orchid
  • Phalaenopsis Orchid
  • Flores Orchid

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Description

Phalaenopsis floresensis (also called Flores Moth Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the island of Flores in Indonesia. It has a single, upright stem with long, narrow leaves and a single, large, showy flower. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is often found growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaenopsis floresensis 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 floresensis 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 floresensis 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 floresensis

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

Phalaenopsis floresensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis floresensis?

Phalaenopsis floresensis

What is the natural habitat of Phalaenopsis floresensis?

It is native to Indonesia.

What is the flower color of Phalaenopsis floresensis?

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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