Phalaenopsis
bellina (Christ.1995)
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The
Beautiful Phalaenopsis
(from Latin bellus beautiful, very beautiful |
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Distribution
: Malaysia,Borneo
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Regarded
a long time as the form "Borneo" of Phalaenopsis violacea, this
Phalaenopsis is now considered for species has whole share. It differs
from Phalaenopsis violacea only by its colouring, some morphological
details and for his different perfumes. The most visible element
relates to the petals. For Phalaenopsis bellina, they are oval and
obviously widened, whereas for Phalaenopsis violacea the petals
are elliptic. The petals of Phalaenopsis bellina measure generally
more than 1,3 cm broad, whereas the petals of Phalaenopsis violacea
seldom reach 0,7 cm. The "point" finishing the three sepals of Phalaenopsis
bellina form an isosceles triangle whereas at Phalaenopsis violacea
the triangle is more or less equilateral. Leaves are also broader
for Phalaenopsis bellina.
The fragrances are different and this prove that this two plants don't have the same pollenisator agent . For Phalaenopsis bellina perfume composition is 64% of geraniol added with 36% of linalool. The composition of the perfume of Phalaenopsis violacea comprises also these two agents but with, in addition elemicyne (55%) and alcohol cinnamylic (27%). |
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Observations
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and petals with the 1/3 green superior apple green, yellowing with
the time. Magenta spots on half interns lateral sepals. The top of
the column and the median lobe are magenta. Lateral lobes yellow with
two magenta spots . Collected until an altitude of 200 meters. |
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Botanical varieties
White
Phalaenopsis bellina var bowringiana (Christ 1995)
Base of sepals and petals variously decorated of points and transverse bars mauve.
Phalaenopsis bellina var murtoniana (Christ 1995)
See Phalaenopsis violacea var murtoniana (Rchb.f 1878)
Phalaenopsis bellina var punctata (Christ 2001)
See Phalaenopsis violacea var punctata (Rchb.f 1884)
Lip of Phalaenopsis bellina
Phalaenopsis
bellina var alba
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