Phalaenopsis robinsonii explained

Phalaenopsis robinsonii is a species of orchid native to Maluku, Indonesia.[1] The specific epithet robinsonii refers to the botanist and collector of the type specimen Charles Budd Robinson (1871-1913).[2]

Description

It is a pendulous epiphyte with 4–5, up to 31 cm long and 5.7 cm wide leaves. Fleshy, white flowers with lilac spots are produced on few-flowered, arching, branched or unbranched inflorescences. The lateral lobes of the labellum are unusually small.

Taxonomy

This species is placed in the section Amboinenses of subgenus Polychilos.[3] An affinity to Phalaenopsis amboinensis or Phalaenopsis modesta has been reported.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Phalaenopsis robinsonii J.J.Sm. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science. powo.science.kew.org. 16 March 2022.
  2. Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 156-158. ISBN 1604691719.
  3. Tsai, C. C. (2003). Molecular phylogeny, biogeography, and evolutionary trends of the genus Phalaenopsis (Orchidaceae). PHD dissertation.