Phaius Orchids

Terrestrial Orchid Phaius montanus

Phaius montanus Schltr. 1912 is a large sized, terrestrial orchid species, native to the island of New Guinea, located in the South-West Pacific Ocean, which belongs to the states Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. Phaius montanus orchids can reach hights of more than 1,50 meter and are not just well-liked for their stunning, red flowers, Read More »

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Phaius tankervilleae (Banks) Blume 1852

Phaius tankervilleae (Banks) Blume 1852, a terrestrial orchid, native to Australia, the Pacific Islands, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Southern China, was named in honour to Lady Emma Tankerville. Lady Emma Tankerville, the wife of Charles Bennet, the fourth Earl of Tankerville (1743 – 1822), was an passionated English orchid enthusiast and orchid collector. In 1932 Read More »

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