Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001

22/08/2010


There is still a bit of confusion about the
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001
and other subspecies or variations of the
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi (Breda) Blume & Rchb.f.1860.
The name Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001
is still just a synonym. In trade the beautiful red Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi
is mostly called Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi red.
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi orchids are native to
India, Burma (Myanmar), Thailand, Laos, Vietnam,
Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines.
The Latin name cornu cervi means horn of a dear.
In Thailand this orchid species is called Khao Kwang On.
Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi flower get a size of about 3-4 cm.
Flowering period: July – August


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Image: Phalaenopsis cornu-cervi f. sanguinea Christenson 2001
Photographer: Kitisak “Nat” Jaidee

{ 3 comments… read them below or add one }

Ellen Reader August 23, 2010 at 09:34

Very beautiful. Where do you obtain the information you provide on your website about each of the orchids?

admin August 23, 2010 at 11:58

@ Ellen Reader
We obtain our information from different sources.
Orchid Books,Internet, Friends…
Sometimes it is very hard to identify an orchid or a tropical plant
Greetz from Chiang Mai/Norththailand

Flower Advisor August 27, 2010 at 15:44

I like red. Thanks for posting this.
I will look around for more flower on your blog.

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