Phalaenopsis equestris - online puzzles

Phalaenopsis equestris is a flowering plant of the orchid genus Phalaenopsis and native to Philippines and Taiwan. The inflorescence has 10 to 20 flowers of about 25 mm (1 in) diameter.

Phaleonopsis equestris plays an important role in the development of novelty species and it is frequently used to cross with other hybrids. It has become an important commodity in the international floral trade.

This species is highly variable in morphology as well in the color of its flowers. The following forms occur :

Phalaenopsis equestris var. alba — a pure white form; lacking yellow pigments on the callus.

Phalaenopsis equestris var. aurea — white flowers with a solid yellow lip.

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