Phalaenopsis schilleriana

Phalaenopsis schilleriana
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Species:
P. schilleriana
Binomial name
Phalaenopsis schilleriana
Synonyms
  • Phalaenopsis schilleriana var. immaculata Rchb.f.
  • Phalaenopsis schilleriana var. splendens R.Warner
  • Phalaenopsis schilleriana var. purpurea O'Brien
  • Phalaenopsis schilleriana var. pallida Valmayor & D.Tiu
  • Phalaenopsis schilleriana f. immaculata (Rchb.f.) Christenson

Phalaenopsis is a plant of the orchid genus Phalaenopsis and an endemic species to Philippines. It is commonly cultivated as a decorative houseplant. It is an epiphytic herb with long, thick roots, and mottled, fleshy leaves, and large, pink flowers. Mature plants can produce more than 100 flowers per inflorescence.

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