Phalaenopsis × intermedia

Phalaenopsis × intermedia, the intermediate phalaenopsis, is a natural occurring hybrid of epiphytic orchid endemic and most commonly seen orchid species in the Philippines.[2][3] A progeny of Phalaenopsis aphrodite and P. equestris, this orchid thrives in the heat of the lowlands, in primary and secondary forests at an altitude of sea level to 300 meters where it blooms all year round. Unlike other natural hybrid within the genus, P. × intermedia seldom found growing within the range of its parent species [4] and has formed sexually reproducing, stable populations in the wild.[5] All red-lipped Phalaenopsis have pedigrees that can be traced back to this orchid.[6]

Phalaenopsis × intermedia
P. ×intermedia (lower) as illustrated in Sander's Reichenbachia II (1894)
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Species:
P. × intermedia
Binomial name
Phalaenopsis × intermedia
Lindl. (1852-3)[1]
Synonyms[2]
  • Phalaenopsis × lobbii Veitch ex auct. (1852)
  • Phalaenopsis × intermedia var. portei Rchb.f. (1863)
  • Phalaenopsis × brymeriana Rchb.f. (1876)
  • Phalaenopsis × intermedia var. brymeriana Rchb.f. (1876)
  • Phalaenopsis × portei (Rchb.f.) Denning (1876)
  • Phalaenopsis × delicata Rchb.f.(1882)
  • Phalaenopsis × vesta H.J.Veitch (1894)
  • Flower
  • Flower detail

References
  1. "Phalaenopsis ×intermedia". International Plant Names Index (IPNI). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 16 December 2017.
  2. "World Checklist of Selected Plant Families". Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 2017-12-16.
  3. Cootes, Jim; Boos, Ronny (2016-12-11). "A Quintet of Phalaenopsis". Manila Bulletin. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  4. Cribb, Phillip; Schuiteman, Andre (2012). Renziana Vol. 2: Phalaenopsis (First ed.). Switzerland: Schweizerische Orchideenstiftung. p. 60. ISBN 978-3-7245-0910-3. Retrieved 6 December 2018.
  5. "Phalaenopsis, The Genus - Beginner's Handbook, XXIII". American Orchid Society Bulletin. November 1956. Retrieved December 16, 2017.
  6. Teoh, Eng-Soon (2005). "Orchids of Asia". Times Editions-Marshall Cavendish. Third Edition: 371. Retrieved December 16, 2017.


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