Phalaenopsis micholitzii
Phalaenopsis micholitzii is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae.[2] It is endemic to the Zamboanga peninsula in the island of Mindanao, Philippines.[1]
| Phalaenopsis micholitzii | |
|---|---|
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
| Species: | P. micholitzii |
| Binomial name | |
| Phalaenopsis micholitzii Sander ex H.J.Veitch[2] | |
| Range map of Phalaenopsis micholitzii[2] | |
| Synonyms[2] | |
| Polychilos micholitzii (Sander ex H.J.Veitch) Shim | |
Description edit
The small, epiphytic plants have fleshy leaves.[3] The fleshy, cupped, 5 to 6 cm wide flowers[4] are not fragrant,[5] or only slightly fragrant,[4] and they last 25 to 35 days.[6] The floral colouration may be white, cream-coloured, yellowish or greenish.[6][7]
Ecology edit
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.[1]
Etymology edit
The specific epithet is refers to the German orchid collector Wilhelm Micholitz,[6][4][8] who worked as a plant collector for Henry Frederick Conrad Sander.[8]
Taxonomy edit
There appears to be conflicting information about the correct author of the taxon. The International Plant Names Index lists three entires of Phalaenopsis micholitzii.[9] Several sources indicate, that Rolfe is the author,[1][10][11] while others name Sander ex H.J.Veitch as the taxon authors.[2][3]
Conservation edit
It is threatened by habitat loss and overcollection.[1]
Cytology edit
The diploid chromosome count of this species is 2n = 38.[12]
Horticulture edit
This species is rarely cultivated.[8] It has been reported to be very slow growing.[7]
References edit
- ^ a b c d e Agoo, E.M.G.; Cootes, J.; Golamco, A.; Jr.; de Vogel, E.F.; Tiu, D. (2004). "Phalaenopsis micholitzii". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46372A11046733. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46372A11046733.en. Retrieved 14 November 2021.
- ^ a b c d e "Phalaenopsis micholitzii Sander ex H.J.Veitch". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 21 December 2022.
- ^ a b Orchid Species: Phalaenopsis micholitzii. (n.d.). International Orchid Foundation (IOF). Retrieved December 22, 2022, from https://www.orchids.org/grexes/phalaenopsis-micholitzii
- ^ a b c Phalaenopsis micholitzii Rolfe. (n.d.). Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia - IOSPE. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from http://www.orchidspecies.com/phalmicholtzii.htm
- ^ Otway, B. (2017, March 30). Phalaenopsis micholitzii. Pumpkin Beth - Horticulturist and Garden Writer. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from https://www.pumpkinbeth.com/plants/phalaenopsis-micholitzii/
- ^ a b c Phalaenopsis micholitzii. (2020, December 10). Plantas En Peligro De Extinción. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from https://www.plantasenpeligrodeextincion.com/phalaenopsis-micholitzii/
- ^ a b Livingston, B. (2002). Hybridizing with Phalaenopsis Species: Phalaenopsis micholitzii. Robert Bedard Horticulture. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from http://www.robert-bedard.com/orchids/phal_micholitzii.html
- ^ a b c Lagrelle, B. (n.d.). Phalaenopsis micholitzii (Rolfe 1890). Espèces De Phalaenopsis. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from http://bernard.lagrelle.pagesperso-orange.fr/Micholitzii/anglais/Phalaenopsis%20micholitzii%20anglais.htm
- ^ Phalaenopsis micholitzii. (n.d.-b). International Plant Names Index | IPNI. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from https://www.ipni.org/?q=Phalaenopsis+micholitzii
- ^ Phalaenopsis micholitzii Rolfe in GBIF Secretariat (2022). GBIF Backbone Taxonomy. Checklist dataset https://doi.org/10.15468/39omei accessed via GBIF.org on 2022-12-22.
- ^ Phalaenopsis micholitzii Rolfe. (n.d.-b). Tropicos | Missouri Botanical Garden. Retrieved December 22, 2022, from http://legacy.tropicos.org/Name/50019270
- ^ Lee, Y. I., Chung, M. C., Kuo, H. C., Wang, C. N., Lee, Y. C., Lin, C. Y., ... & Yeh, C. H. (2017). "The evolution of genome size and distinct distribution patterns of rDNA in Phalaenopsis (Orchidaceae)." Botanical Journal of the Linnean Society, 185(1), 65-80.