Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
finleyi
ID:
922930

Status:
valid

Authors:
Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Richardiana 11: 80 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000922265



Common Names

  • Phalaenopsis Finleyi
  • Finleyi Phalaenopsis
  • Phalaenopsis Finleyi


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Description

Phalaenopsis finleyi (also called Finley's Phalaenopsis, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is a small epiphytic orchid with a single, fleshy, oblong leaf and a single, erect, yellowish-green flower. It is native to New Guinea and the Solomon Islands. It grows in humid, shady forests, often on the trunks of trees.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaenopsis finleyi is a popular houseplant, prized for its attractive foliage and long-lasting blooms. It can also be used as a natural air purifier, helping to remove toxins from the air.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Phalaenopsis finleyi is white or yellowish-white, with a diameter of about 4 cm. The seed is a small, black, oblong-shaped seed, and the seedlings are small, yellowish-green, and have a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaenopsis finleyi is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to the rainforests of Southeast Asia. It is an easy to grow plant that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of wood. It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the mature plants.

Where to Find Phalaenopsis finleyi

Phalaenopsis finleyi can be found in tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, including the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

Species in the Phalaenopsis genus

Phalaenopsis amabilis, Phalaenopsis amboinensis, Phalaenopsis amphitrite, Phalaenopsis aphrodite, Phalaenopsis appendiculata, Phalaenopsis bastianii, Phalaenopsis bellina, Phalaenopsis buyssoniana, Phalaenopsis celebensis, Phalaenopsis chibae, Phalaenopsis cochlearis, Phalaenopsis corningiana, Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi, Phalaenopsis deliciosa, Phalaenopsis doweryensis, Phalaenopsis equestris, Phalaenopsis fasciata, Phalaenopsis fimbriata, Phalaenopsis floresensis, Phalaenopsis fuscata, Phalaenopsis gersenii, Phalaenopsis gibbosa, Phalaenopsis gigantea, Phalaenopsis hieroglyphica, Phalaenopsis honghenensis, Phalaenopsis inscriptiosinensis, Phalaenopsis intermedia, Phalaenopsis javanica, Phalaenopsis kunstleri, Phalaenopsis leucorrhoda, Phalaenopsis lindenii, Phalaenopsis lobbii, Phalaenopsis lowii, Phalaenopsis lueddemanniana, Phalaenopsis luteola, Phalaenopsis maculata, Phalaenopsis mannii, Phalaenopsis mariae, Phalaenopsis micholitzii, Phalaenopsis modesta, Phalaenopsis mysorensis, Phalaenopsis pallens, Phalaenopsis pantherina, Phalaenopsis parishii, Phalaenopsis philippinensis, Phalaenopsis pulcherrima, Phalaenopsis pulchra, Phalaenopsis reichenbachiana, Phalaenopsis robinsonii, Phalaenopsis rolfeana,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-467827: Based on the initial data import
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.