Phaius tankervilleae

[pheli]

Phaius tankervilleae is a native orchid in Taiwan but due to over collection, it is difficult to find them in the wild.

[No-Pro-mwa]

Beautiful. Are they still opening or do the petals turn forward like these are?

[pheli]

Originally Posted by No-Pro-mwa

Beautiful. Are they still opening or do the petals turn forward like these are?

They should keep open but i did not know why the lower blooms would be closed.

[rastafouni]

Very nice.
I didn't know that this species was originate from Taiwan but I think it has wild distribution range. What is crazy is that if it is considered to be difficult to find in taiwan, I have read that it is considered as an invasive species in some Caribbean countries if I'm not wrong.

[pheli]

Originally Posted by rastafouni

Very nice.
I didn't know that this species was originate from Taiwan but I think it has wild distribution range. What is crazy is that if it is considered to be difficult to find in taiwan, I have read that it is considered as an invasive species in some Caribbean countries if I'm not wrong.

The species was found at low elevation of this island which has become residential areas or all kinds of farms.

[Tindomul]

Very nice.