Phalaenopsis × gersenii explained

Phalaenopsis × gersenii is a species of orchid native to Borneo and Sumatra.^[1] It is a natural hybrid of Phalaenopsis violacea and Phalaenopsis sumatrana.^[2] It is named after Gerrit Jan Gersen (1826-1877).^[3] He was a Dutch official, who was deployed to the Dutch East Indies, where he also was active as a plant collector of the Malesian region.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Taxonomy

Phalaenopsis × singuliflora has been viewed as a synonym of Phalaenopsis × gersenii.^[7] The other natural hybrid however involves Phalaenopsis bellina instead of Phalaenopsis violacea.^[8]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Phalaenopsis × gersenii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Rolfe | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. powo.science.kew.org. 17 March 2022.
2. Phalaenopsis × gersenii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Rolfe. (n.d.). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved April 30, 2022, from http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=151210
3. Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 124-125. ISBN 1604691719.
4. GersenGJ. (n.d.). Nationaal Herbarium Nederland. Retrieved March 17, 2022, from http://www.nationaalherbarium.nl/FMCollectors//G/GersenGJ.htm
5. https://plants.jstor.org/stable/10.5555/al.ap.person.bm000351205 Gersen, G.J. (1826–1877)
6. Netherlands. States-General. Bijlagen van het verslag der handelingen (Appendices to the report of actions.). 1877/78:pt.1. page 100-1
7. Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 159. ISBN 1604691719.
8. Phalaenopsis × singuliflora J.J.Sm. (n.d.). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved April 30, 2022, from http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=151297