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Phalaenopsis ubonensis, is a species of orchid native to Thailand and Laos.[2] The specific epithet ubonensis refers to the Thai province Ubon.[3]

Phalaenopsis ubonensis
CITES Appendix II (CITES)[1]
Scientific classification
Kingdom:	Plantae
Clade:	Tracheophytes
Clade:	Angiosperms
Clade:	Monocots
Order:	Asparagales
Family:	Orchidaceae
Subfamily:	Epidendroideae
Genus:	Phalaenopsis
Species:	P. ubonensis
Binomial name
Phalaenopsis ubonensis (O.Gruss) J.M.H.Shaw[2]
Distribution of Phalaenopsis ubonensis
Synonyms[2]
Doritis ubonensis O.Gruss

Description

This species of miniature, hot-growing, lithophytic orchid bears 6-12 leaves, which are 10-16 cm long, on 10-15 cm long stems. In summer and autumn, axillary, 50-150 cm long, erect, branched inflorescences produce fragrant, lavender, rose or lilac coloured flowers, which are larger than flowers of the allied species Phalaenopsis pulcherrima.[4][3] The flowers are 5 cm wide.[5]

Ecology

It is found in tropical lowland forests at elevations of 150-400 m above sea level.[3]

Taxonomy

This species has an affinity to Phalaenopsis pulcherrima and Phalaenopsis buyssoniana.[4]

References

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