Phalaenopsis × singuliflora explained

Phalaenopsis × singuliflora is a species of orchid native to Borneo.[1] It is a natural hybrid of Phalaenopsis bellina and Phalaenopsis sumatrana.[2] Its name singuliflora is derived from the consecutively produced flowers.[3]

Taxonomy

It has been viewed as a synonym of Phalaenopsis × gersenii. This natural hybrid however involves Phalaenopsis violacea and Phalaenopsis sumatrana.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phalaenopsis × singuliflora J.J.Sm. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. powo.science.kew.org. 16 March 2022.
  2. 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
  3. Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 159. ISBN 1604691719.
  4. 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

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