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Phalaenopsis luteola

File:Phal. luteola.jpg

Scientific Classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Division: Magnoliophyta
Class: Liliopsida
Order: Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Tribe: Vandeae
SubTribe: Aeridinae
Genus: Phalaenopsis
Species: Phal. luteola
Alliance:
Binomial name
Phalaenopsis luteola
Burb. ex Garay 2001


Phalaenopsis luteola is an species in the genus Phalaenopsis.

Description[]

Flowers are similar to Phalaenopsis maculata but differ in size, color, and two lateral sepals divergence.

The plant was first described by Burbidge in 1880. It was later recognized as a species by Christenson in 2001.

Distribution[]

Plants are found growing in Northwestern Borneo

Culture[]

Grow in intermeidiate to warm temperatures. Pot in medium fir bark and keep in partial shade. Water about once a week. Keep plant fairly moist but not wet.

Naming[]

Common Names: The yellow Phalaenopsis

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