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Phalaenopsis amabilis subsp. moluccana

Also known as: Phalaenopsis amabilis var. cinerascens J.J.Sm. +2 more
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis var. cinerascens J.J.Sm.
  • Phalaenopsis amabilis var. moluccana Schltr.
  • Phalaenopsis celebica Vlooten
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Subspecies
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a epiphyte.

Found natively in Tropical Asia, Phalaenopsis amabilis subsp. moluccana is an epiphytic orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Within its native range, this subspecies is most commonly linked to wet tropical conditions. It is a naturally occurring subspecies of Phalaenopsis amabilis, which is linked below, along with other subspecies of this species.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Plant Type
Air Plant

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
ASIA-TROPICAL
Regions (WGSRPD)
Malesia
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Borneo, Maluku, Sulawesi
Base Species & Variations

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