Details of genus: Phalaenopsis Blume [154]
genus_ja: コチョウラン
genus_en: Moth orchid
# spp.: 75
pub_year:
accepted: Accepted
Family: Orchidaceae
family_ja: ラン
Infra familial classification: Subfamily Epidendroideae
Citation:| data_source | Kind of information | Note | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kew Gardens (2017) Plants of the world online (POWO). Accessed on 28 Jun 2022 | Scientific name & others | Show this data_source |
distribution_en: Tropical & Subtropical Asia to NE. Australia
description_en: Genus of approximately 50 species of mostly evergreen, mainly epiphytic, monopodial orchids occurring from sea level to lowland forests in the Himalayas, S.E. Asia, and N. Australia. They each have a short, upward-growing, stem-like rhizome, lacking pseudobulbs and producing 3-6 broadly obovate or oval, upright or semi-pendent, fleshy, mid- to dark green, sometimes mottled leaves. Flowers, in simple or branched racemes, are produced from the bases of the leaves, often throughout the year, remaining in bloom for many months. Many hybrids have been produced.
hardiness_en: Frost tender.
cultivation_en:
propagation_en: Not suitable for division, although cuttings or offshoots may be rooted successfully.
pests_en: Red spider mites, aphids, and mealybugs may be a problem.
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comment_ja: コチョウラン
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Update Information: Created: 2007-12-06 12:51; Updated: 2022-06-28 11:00 by hkokubun@mac.com
family:
| System | Accepted? | Scientific name | Japanese name | Infra-familial classification | # species | |
| PB2 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| PB3 | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | Show | ||
| APG4 | Accepted | Orchidaceae | ラン科 | Subfamily Epidendroideae | 75 | Show |