Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
tsii
ID:
1331969

Status:
valid

Authors:
(M.H.Li, Z.J.Liu & S.R.Lan) Hua Deng, Z.J.Liu & Yan Wang

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 238: 252 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001344423



Common Names

  • Phalaenopsis tsii
  • Tsii Phalaenopsis
  • Tsii's Phalaenopsis


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Description

Phalaenopsis tsii (also called Tsii's Phalaenopsis, among many other common names) is a perennial orchid native to Taiwan. It has bright pink flowers and prefers well-drained, sunny locations. It is often found in rocky meadows and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Phalaenopsis tsii is a popular houseplant and is often used as a decorative plant in gardens. It has attractive foliage and can be used to create a colourful border in a garden. The plant is also known to be a natural air purifier.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Phalaenopsis tsii has white, fragrant flowers with five petals. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings have a single, long stem with small, oval leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Phalaenopsis tsii is a perennial herbaceous plant that can be propagated by seed or cuttings. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade and can tolerate full sun. It is best grown in a greenhouse or in a sheltered spot outdoors. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings and requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Phalaenopsis tsii

Phalaenopsis tsii is native to Taiwan and is found in the Central Mountain Range.

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

Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Min Hui Li: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.H.Li' in the authors string.
Si Ren Lan: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'S.R.Lan' in the authors string.
Hua Deng: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hua Deng' in the authors string.
Yan Wang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Yan Wang' in the authors string.