Phalaenopsis amabilis L. Blume 

(Hidayat, Abdurrahman, 2017)

Classification

Regnum     : Plantae

Divisio       : Magnoliophyta

Class           : Liliopsida

Ordo.          : Asparagales

Familia       : Orchidaceae

Genus.         : Phalaeopsis

Species        : Phalaenopsis amabilis L. Blume

Local name :  Anggrek Bulan

Description 

There are usually 3-5 broad dark green leaves, which are thick and leathery, measuring up to 50 cm long and 10 cm wide, and set on opposite rows. Thick fleshy roots arise from the basal (lower) part of the often pendulous stem. Flowering stems grow from the base of the leaves and are branched, up to 1 m long, with many white flowers, each lasting several weeks or until pollinated. The dorsal sepak is elliotic and Blunt, whereas lateral sepals are ovate and pointed. Petals are rounded, Barrie at the base. And up to 4.5 cm long whip-like tails or tendrils curling up from the tip.

Spot character

Monopidial stem with huge variation of flower color per cultivars

Distribution

Tropical and subtropical Asia 

Benefit

Ornament plant

Location at UPI

FPMIPA A, Policlinic, FPIPS