Phalaenopsis × lotubela is a species of epiphytic orchid native to the island Sumatra of Indonesia. It is a hybrid of Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi and Phalaenopsis javanica.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
| Species: | P. × lotubela
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| Binomial name | |
| Phalaenopsis × lotubela O.Gruss, Cavestro & G.Benk
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| Distribution of Phalaenopsis × lotubela | |
Discovery edit
This species was first noticed to be distinct in 2018 by Gus Benk, who had found it among other Phalaenopsis species, such as Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi, Phalaenopsis javanica and Phalaenopsis fimbriata. It had previously been known by local people.[2]
Etymology edit
The specific epithet lotubela is derived from the name, which local people call this species. It refers to the hill, where it was found.[2]
Description edit
Phalaenopsis × lotubela is an epiphytic plant with 5–7, 12–20 cm long and 6–9 cm wide leaves. The pendent, 14–18 cm long inflorescence bears 5–10, sequentially opening, 3-3.5 cm wide flowers with a yellow ground colour and redish brown transverse barring. The sepals have acute tips. The labellum, which bears white trichomes, is 1 cm long and 0.5 cm wide.[2]
References edit
- ^ Phalaenopsis × lotubela O.Gruss, Cavestro & G.Benk. (n.d.). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families | Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved April 23, 2022, from http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=531117
- ^ a b c Olaf Gruss, William Cavestro, Gus Benk, "Eine neue Naturhybride der Gattung Phalaenopsis von Sumatra, Phalaenopsis × lotubela", Orchidee (Hamburg) 4(10)E: 75 (2018)
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