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Phalaenopsis amboinensis
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| Phalaenopsis amboinensis found in Maluku | |
Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Phalaenopsis |
| Species: | P. amboinensis
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| Phalaenopsis amboinensis J.J.Sm.[1]
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Phalaenopsis amboinensis, also known as the month Sulawesi orchid, is a species of monopodial epiphytic orchid flower native to eastern Indonesia[2]. This orchid species along with other Phalaenopsis species are highly valued in the market due to their resilience and beautiful flowers and are frequently hybridized with one another[3].
Description
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Phalaenopsis amboinensis have two flower variations. The orchids in the Sulawesi region have dark yellow flowers with thick dark brown lines. The orchids in the Maluku region have light yellow flowers with thin light brown lines[4]. The flowers range from 4.5–5 centimeters (1.7–2 in) in size and have elliptical petals. Multiple flowering stems grow 15–20 centimeters (5.9–7.9 in) from the base of the orchid which creates several fragrant, long-lasting flowers at once. Five to six leaves grow in a distichous arrangement at the base of the plant. The leaves are elliptical in shape ranging from 22–25 centimeters (8.6–9.8 in) in length and 7–8 centimeters (2.8–3.1 in) in width and are thick and glabrous[5].
Conservation
[edit]Phalaenopsis amboinensis is considered an endangered species and is protected by the Government Regulation No.7/1999 in Indonesia[2]. Habitat exploitation and land deforestation are the main threat to the orchid species' native population[4]. In Situ and Ex situ conservation methods are both being practiced to help conserve this orchid species. However, it was found challenging to nurse the orchid to maturity due to it's extensive juvenile phase[6]. Various propagation methods have been developed and tested to successfully develop the plant[4].
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Palaenopsis amboinensis". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families (WCSP). Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew.
- ^ a b Machmudi, M., Purnobasuki, H., & Wida Utami, E. S. (2019). The optimization mesophyll protoplast isolation for Phalaenopsis amboinensis. Bulgarian Journal of Agricultural Science, 25(4), 737–743
- ^ P. Kosir, S. Skof, and Z. Luthar, “Direct shoot regeneration from nodes of Phalaenopsis orchids,” Acta Agriculturae Slovenica, vol. 83, no. 2, pp. 233–242, 2004.
- ^ a b c Utami, Edy Setiti Wida; Hariyanto, Sucipto (2019-02-03). "In Vitro Seed Germination and Seedling Development of a Rare Indonesian Native Orchid Phalaenopsis amboinensis J.J.Sm". Scientifica. 2019: 1–6. doi:10.1155/2019/8105138. ISSN 2090-908X. PMC 6378036. PMID 30863658.
{{cite journal}}: Unknown parameter|ul=ignored (help)CS1 maint: PMC format (link) CS1 maint: unflagged free DOI (link) - ^ "Phal. amboinensis". www.ranwild.org. Retrieved 2020-10-14.
- ^ Fattmah, & Sukma, D. (2011). Development of Sequence-Based Microsatellite Marker for Phalaenopsis Orchid. HAYATI Journal of Biosciences, 18(2), 71-76. doi:10.4308/hjb.18.2.71