Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
(unranked): | Angiosperms |
(unranked): | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
Subgenus: | Polychilos |
Species: | P. reichenbachiana |
Binomial name | |
Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana Rchb.f. & Sander 1882 |
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Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana is an endemic species of orchid from Mindanao island, Philippines. It is near threatened due habitat loss and overcollection. This specie is similar to Phalaenopsis fasciata but only differs on its wide triangular arcuate lip containing hairs (trichomes) in midlobe, the petals and sepals are wide and its color usually pale yellow and it is slightly fragrant.