Phalaenopsis sanderiana explained

Phalaenopsis sanderiana is an orchid in the genus Phalaenopsis that is native to the Philippines. It was named in honour of M. Fredrick Sander.^[1] It is a pendant growing epiphyte with epileptic, rounded tip pendulous leaves. Inflorescence are showy of 15 to 20 on 32 inch long raceme.^[2]

Varieties

• Phalaenopsis sanderiana var. marmorata Rchb.f. Gard. Chron. n.s. 20:812. 1883.
• Phalaenopsis sanderiana subvar. alba Veitch Man. Orchid. Pl. 7:35. 1891
• Phalaenopsis sanderiana f. alba (Veitch) Christenson. Phalaenopsis: a monograph: 207. 2001

External links

• • • phals.net

Notes and References

1. Flora Oder Botanische Zeitung v65:466. 1882
2. [The Orchids of the Philippines]