Phalaenopsis pantherina

Smithsonian Gardens

Object Details

Description
This small orchid has flower stems which “zig zag,” thick roots, and flowers which are thought to be spotted like a panther.
Provenance
From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
Accession Number
2015-2146A
Restrictions & Rights
CC0
Life Form
Epiphytic
Bloom Characteristics
Arching inflorescence is 8-18" (20-45 cm) long with a few waxy, green flowers spotted in red-brown. Flowers are 2-2.4" (5-6 cm) across.
Fragrance
Sweet
Range
Borneo
Habitat
Mixed montane forests; 0-2625ft (0-800m)
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Common Name
The Crocodile Tail Orchid
The Panther-like Phalaenopsis
Group
[vascular plants]
Class
Equisetopsida
Subclass
Magnoliidae
Superorder
Lilianae
Order
Asparagales
Family
Orchidaceae
Subfamily
Epidendroideae
Genus
Phalaenopsis
Species
pantherina
Smithsonian Gardens
Topic
Orchids
Living Collections
Record ID
ofeo-sg_2015-2146A
Metadata Usage (text)
CC0
GUID (Link to Original Record)
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7b8f22390-2293-4d52-b6c5-a23f4a0cd34e
Photographed by: Hannele Lahti
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