Phalaenopsis amabilis
Also known as: Cymbidium amabile (L.) Roxb. +2 more
- Cymbidium amabile (L.) Roxb.
- Phalaenopsis amabilis var. ramosa VanDevender
- Synadena amabilis (L.) Raf.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.
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Phalaenopsis amabilis is an epiphytic orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in Tropical Asia and Australasia. In its natural range, this species typically occurs in wet tropical conditions. There are naturally occurring subspecies of this species, which are linked below.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL, AUSTRALASIA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Australia, Malesia, Papuasia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bismarck Archipelago, Borneo, Jawa, Lesser Sunda Is., Maluku, New Guinea, Philippines, Queensland, Sulawesi, Sumatera
Subspecies, Varieties & Forms