monopodial Orchids that grow indefinitely from a terminal bud. |
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monopodial Orchids that grow indefinitely from a terminal bud. |
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Family |
Orchidaceae |
Name |
Phalaenopsis Spp. |
Abbreviation |
Phal. |
Common Name |
Moth Orchid |
Featured Plant |
September 2006 |
Etymology |
Phalaenopsis |
From the Genus Phalaena, an obsolete genus used by Linnaeus to house moths, and Greek opis meaning resembles, the large white flowers swaying in the breeze at a distance is said to look like moths in flight. |
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Phalaenopsis is a genus of warm growing orchids originating from South East Asia.
They are monopodial and do not grow pseudobulbs.
The large leaves are thick and leathery, and grow along two ranks on either side of the stem.
A flower spike is produced once a year, each spike contains several flowers that last for several months.
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