Phalaenopsis × lotubela

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]

Phalaenopsis × lotubela
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Species:
P. × lotubela
Binomial name
Phalaenopsis × lotubela
O.Gruss, Cavestro & G.Benk
Distribution of Phalaenopsis × lotubela

Discovery

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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

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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

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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

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  1. ^ 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
  2. ^ 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)