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Phalaenopsis leucorrhoda Rchb. fil.

Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda

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Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda is a species of orchid native to the Philippines.[1] It is a natural hybrid of Phalaenopsis aphrodite and Phalaenopsis schilleriana.[2]

Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda as Phalaenopsis × rothschildiana

Etymology

The specific epithet leucorrhoda, composed of leuco meaning white[3] and rhodo meaning rose-coloured,[4] is derived from the floral colouration.[5]

Taxonomy

It has been confused with Phalaenopsis philippinensis, from which it differs in regard to the morphology of the callus of the labellum.[5]

References

  1. ^ a b "Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda Rchb.f. | Plants of the World Online | Kew Science". powo.science.kew.org. Retrieved 23 April 2022.
  2. ^ a b Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda Rchb.f. (n.d.). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved April 30, 2022, from http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=151238
  3. ^ Leuco- definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. (2022, April 23). Collins Dictionaries. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/leuco
  4. ^ Rhodo- definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary. (2022, April 23). Collins Dictionaries. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from https://www.collinsdictionary.com/dictionary/english/rhodo
  5. ^ a b Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 201-203. ISBN 1604691719.
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Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda: Brief Summary

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Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda is a species of orchid native to the Philippines. It is a natural hybrid of Phalaenopsis aphrodite and Phalaenopsis schilleriana.

Phalaenopsis × leucorrhoda as Phalaenopsis × rothschildiana
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