Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
Species: | P. mentawaiensis
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Binomial name | |
Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis O.Gruss
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distribution of Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis | |
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Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis is a species of orchid endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia.[1] The specific epithet mentawaiensis refers to the Mentawai islands of West Sumatra.
Description
[edit]This species is a small-sized, hot-growing epiphyte with 15–50 cm long, inclined to erect, branched or unbranched inflorescences. They produce slightly fragrant flowers of similar floral fragrance to Phalaenopsis violacea.[2] The flowers are larger and more full in shape, which approach those of Phalaenopsis bellina. Some forms have green tipped sepals and petals.[3]
Ecology
[edit]This species occurs on tall trees in elevations of 0–100 m above sea level.[2]
Taxonomy
[edit]This species was formerly identified as Phalaenopsis violacea var. mentawai. It was separated from Phalaenopsis violacea in 2014 by Olaf Gruss.
The genetic evidence allows a distinction of Phalaenopsis violacea and Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis. However, it does not support a distinction of Phalaenopsis violacea and Phalaenopsis bellina.[4] All three taxa were formerly included in Phalaenopsis violacea sensu lato.
Conservation
[edit]International trade is regulated through the CITES appendix II regulations of international trade.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis O.Gruss | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". powo.science.kew.org. Retrieved 9 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis O.Gruss 2014". Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved March 9, 2022.
- ^ Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 164. ISBN 1604691719.
- ^ Tsai, C. C., Sheue, C. R., Chen, C. H., & Chou, C. H. (2010). Phylogenetics and biogeography of the Phalaenopsis violacea (Orchidaceae) species complex based on nuclear and plastid DNA. Journal of Plant Biology, 53(6), 453–460.
- ^ "Phalaenopsis". CITES.