Phal amabilis 'M'

[JaneEyre]

I am so amazed at how many variations of Phal amabilis I have seen. Mine finally bloomed and I am pleased with the shape (I didn't know what to expect as the blooms didn't develop last year when I got it)







I am also a bit confused about the species itself. In some cases I have seen people referring to it as Phal aphrodite and Phal amabilis interchangeably. I know they are two different species but what is the difference? Somewhere I was reading that one got misnamed at some point and, hence, the confusion. However, I can't find that website link anymore and I am not sure of its validity. Anyone out there can shed the light?

Thanks

[rangiku]

Very pretty, Jane. Given the second shot showing the length of the lip, it should be labelled aphrodite. Amabilis has a longer lip. Most Taiwanese plants labeled amabilis are aphrodite.

Fortunately for us, both are beautiful.

Here's the link you were looking for: Big Leaf Orchid forum • View topic - amabilis vs aphrodite

[Lagoon]

What a gorgeous white phal - A classic!!!!!

[WhiteRabbit]

Beautiful!

[JaneEyre]

Thanks everyone

Originally Posted by rangiku

Very pretty, Jane. Given the second shot showing the length of the lip, it should be labelled aphrodite. Amabilis has a longer lip. Most Taiwanese plants labeled amabilis are aphrodite.

Fortunately for us, both are beautiful.

Here's the link you were looking for: Big Leaf Orchid forum • View topic - amabilis vs aphrodite

Thanks for the info. This really helps. I guess I'll be changing the label.