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Life Form:

Epiphytic

Bloom Characteristics:

Pendent inflorescence is 6-15" (15.25-38 cm) long with 20-30 white, waxy flowers covered in purple marks which open simultaneously. Flowers are 1.5-2.75" (3.8-7 cm) across and can last several months. Inflorescence can bloom for several seasons if left uncut.

Foliage Characteristics:

Leaves can be up to 3 feet (1 m) long and 11" (28 cm) wide - they are the largest of any Phalaenopsis.

Fragrance:

Citrus

Range:

Borneo

Habitat:

Lowland and hill forests; 0-1315ft (0-400m)

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Common Name:

The Gigantic Phalaenopsis

Elephant Ears

Group:

[vascular plants]

Class:

Equisetopsida

Subclass:

Magnoliidae

Superorder:

Lilianae

Order:

Asparagales

Family:

Orchidaceae

Subfamily:

Epidendroideae

Genus:

Phalaenopsis

Species:

gigantea

Accession Number:

2020-0440A

Restrictions & Rights:

CC0

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Smithsonian Gardens Orchid Collection

Data Source:

Smithsonian Gardens

GUID:

http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ax7687b3be8-42b8-4e16-a05d-953097f8224e

EDAN-URL:

edanmdm:ofeo-sg_2020-0440A