Phalaenopsis × Singuliflora
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''Phalaenopsis'' × ''singuliflora'' is a species of orchid native to Borneo. It is a natural hybrid of ''
Phalaenopsis bellina ''Phalaenopsis bellina'' is an orchid endemic to Borneo. It is one of 75 species of Phalaenopsis and one of the most commonly cultivated species in the genus. Distribution ''Phalaenopsis bellina'' is found in parts of Borneo, growing in the can ...
'' and '' Phalaenopsis sumatrana''. Its name ''singuliflora'' is derived from the consecutively produced flowers.Christenson, Eric A. (2001). Phalaenopsis : a monograph. Portland, Oregon: Timber Press. p. 159. ISBN 1604691719.


Taxonomy

It has been viewed as a synonym of ''
Phalaenopsis × gersenii ''Phalaenopsis'' × ''gersenii'' is a species of orchid native to Borneo and Sumatra. It is a natural hybrid of ''Phalaenopsis violacea'' and '' Phalaenopsis sumatrana''. It is named after Gerrit Jan Gersen (1826-1877).Christenson, Eric A. (200 ...
''. This natural hybrid however involves ''
Phalaenopsis violacea ''Phalaenopsis violacea'' is a species of orchid endemism, endemic to the Andaman Islands, the Nicobar Islands and northwestern Sumatra. Description ''Phalaenopsis violacea'' is a species of orchid belonging to the genus ''Phalaenopsis''.The pla ...
'' and '' Phalaenopsis sumatrana''.Phalaenopsis × gersenii (Teijsm. & Binn.) Rolfe. (n.d.). World Checklist of Selected Plant Families , Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved April 30, 2022, from http://wcsp.science.kew.org/namedetail.do?name_id=151210


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