Biology:Phalaenopsis Harriettiae

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Short description: Hybrid orchid


Phalaenopsis Harriettiae
GenusPhalaenopsis
Hybrid parentagePhalaenopsis amabilis × Phalaenopsis violacea
BreederJohn Veitch, 1887

Phalaenopsis Harriettiae was the first man-made Phalaenopsis hybrid.[1] It was registered in 1887 by John Veitch, who created it at the Veitch Nurseries.[2] P. Harriettiae is a hybrid of the naturally occurring Phalaenopsis amabilis and Phalaenopsis violacea.[3] It may be treated as a grex, and has also been given a hybrid name, Phalaenopsis × harriettae Rolfe.[4]

Cultivars include:[5]

  • Phalaenopsis Harriettiae 'Georgina Bow'
  • Phalaenopsis Harriettiae 'Louis'

References

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