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Amesiella philippinense

Amesiella philippinense

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
SubTribe: Aeridinae
Genus: Amesiella
Species: A. philippinense
Alliance:
Binomial name
Amesiella philippinense
[Ames]Garay 1972


Amesiella philippinense is an species in the genus Amesiella.

Description[]

Plant blooms in the winter to spring with a single 4.5 cm wide flower. Flowers are fragrant.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing on forest slopes and mossy trees in the Philippines at elevations of 400 to 1400 meters

Culture[]

Plants are grown in small pots and usually require bright light and cool to warm temperatures. Plants should be grown in media that is well drained such as tree fern fibers, medium fir bark, or sphagnum moss. Water and fertilize regularly. Reduce watering during dormancy period in the winter Plants can also be mounted on cork.

Naming[]

Common Names:The Philippine Amesiella

Synonyms[]

    • Angraecum philippinense Ames 1907
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