Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
mentawaiensis
ID:
1327177

Status:
valid

Authors:
O.Gruss

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 65: 238 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339631





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Description

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis (also called Mentawai Phalaenopsis, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Indonesia. It has small, white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis has small, white, fragrant flowers that appear in clusters in the spring. The flowers are followed by small, woody capsules that contain the seeds. The seedlings of Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis are small and have a single, slender stem with two rows of short, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis is an epiphytic plant that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soils. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed.

Where to Find Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis is native to Indonesia and can be found in the province of Sumatra.

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis?

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis

What type of plant is Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis?

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis is a type of orchid plant.

Where does Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis grow?

Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis grows in tropical and subtropical regions of the world.

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

Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.