Phalaenopsis viridis

Phalaenopsis viridis
Phalaenopsis viridis flower detail
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Species:
P. viridis
Binomial name
Phalaenopsis viridis
Distribution of Phalaenopsis viridis
Synonyms[1]
  • Phalaenopsis forbesii Ridl.
  • Polychilos viridis (J.J.Sm.) Shim

Phalaenopsis viridis is a species of orchid native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra.[1]

Description

This epiphytic species has 30 cm long and 8 cm wide, ovate to elliptic ovate leaves. The simultaneously opening flowers have brown colouration overlaying the green ground colour. The area of the column and labellum is devoid of such colouration.[2] The inflorescence is erect and strongly lignified.[3]

Ecology

This species grows in limestone and in open fields, where it is faced with low nutrient availability and drought, which in turn favours lignification of sclerenchyma.[3] It is found at altitudes of 1000 m above sea level.[4]

Etymology

The specific epithet viridis means green[5] and refers to the floral colouration.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b "Phalaenopsis viridis J.J.Sm. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". powo.science.kew.org. Retrieved 30 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 98-100. ISBN 1604691719.
  3. ^ a b Pramanik, D., Spaans, M., Kranenburg, T., Bogarin, D., Heijungs, R., Lens, F., ... & Gravendeel, B. (2022). Inflorescence lignification of natural species and horticultural hybrids of Phalaenopsis orchids. Scientia Horticulturae, 295, 110845.
  4. ^ Nur'Afni, R. S. (2019). "Agricultural Science Park (Doctoral dissertation, Universitas Komputer Indonesia)".
  5. ^ "viridis". Latinitium - Latin dictionaries. n.d. Retrieved April 30, 2022.


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