Phalaenopsis ubonensis, is a species of orchid native to Thailand and Laos.[2] The specific epithet ubonensis refers to the Thai province Ubon.[3]
Description
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]
Ecology
It is found in tropical lowland forests at elevations of 150-400 m above sea level.[3]
Taxonomy
This species has an affinity to Phalaenopsis pulcherrima and Phalaenopsis buyssoniana.[4]
References
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^ Phalaenopsis | CITES. (n.d.). Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from https://cites.org/eng/taxonomy/term/33584
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^ a b c "Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 25 May 2022.
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^ a b c Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw 2014 SUBGENUS Parishianae SECTION Esmeralda Rchb.f. (n.d.). Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from http://www.orchidspecies.com/phalubonensis.htm
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^ a b Olaf Gruss "Phalaenopsis ubonensis aka Doritis ubonensis - A new species from Thailand and Laos" Phalaenopsis Journal of the International Phalaenopsis Alliance, Fourth Quarter, p. 13 and 26, Vol. 24(4) 2014
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^ Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw. (2021, April 3). Pharmacognosy. Retrieved May 25, 2022, from http://www.epharmacognosy.com/2021/03/phalaenopsis-ubonensis-ogruss-jmhshaw.html
