Phalaenopsis modesta
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| Phalaenopsis modesta | |
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
| Species: | P. modesta |
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| Phalaenopsis modesta J.J.Sm. | |
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Phalaenopsis modesta is a species of orchid endemic to Borneo.[1] The specific epithet modesta, from the Latin modestus, means unassuming, moderate or modest.[2]
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This epiphytic species is usually found at the base of the phorophytes. The plants have 1–4 elliptic-obovate, glossy, 23 cm long and 6 cm wide leaves. Fragrant, white flowers with purple transverse barring are produced on pendent, branched or unbranched inflorescences. The labellum lacks trichomes. Flowering occurs from September to November and from May to June.[3]
Ecology
Phalaenopsis modesta occurs at elevations of 50–900 m above sea level.[3]
