Phalaenopsis ubonensis, is a species of orchid native to Thailand and Laos.[2] The specific epithet ubonensis refers to the Thai province Ubon.[3]
This species of miniature, hot-growing, lithophytic orchid bears 6-12 leaves, which are 10-16 cm long, on 10-15 cm long stems. In summer and autumn, axillary, 50-150 cm long, erect, branched inflorescences produce fragrant, lavender, rose or lilac coloured flowers, which are larger than flowers of the allied species Phalaenopsis pulcherrima.[4][3] The flowers are 5 cm wide.[5]
It is found in tropical lowland forests at elevations of 150-400 m above sea level.[3]
This species has an affinity to Phalaenopsis pulcherrima and Phalaenopsis buyssoniana.[4]
Phalaenopsis ubonensis, is a species of orchid native to Thailand and Laos. The specific epithet ubonensis refers to the Thai province Ubon.