info about phal. speciosa / tetraspis /C1?

[sbrofio]

Hi my international friends
I'd like to understand what are the differences between these 3 types.
Are their flowers always different even if in the same branch?
Thank you guys

[RosieC]

Sorry I can't help.

Just giving you a bump and moving this to the Species section in the hope you will get more help there.

[sbrofio]

Thank you Rosie!!

[AnonYMouse]

Here is the tiny bit that I know, none of which I've second source verified and the original info little understood. So take it for what its worth. And those better informed, please correct-I don't mind if its not personal.

C1 is a cultivar of tetraspis. All C1 should be clones from a tetraspis found in the wild near former speciosa habitat. (I have doubts that all such labeled are clones).

Until a couple/few years ago, speciosa was thought to be extinct. I don't know where the recent speciosas came from.

There is/are physical/structural differences noted in the original findings (I think Naoki mentions number of callus sets on his thread).

Tetraspis can flower white, white with red bars, white and red spots/petals/sepals or even all red. I think C1 is suppose to flower with white/red petals and sepals.

There were long discussions a few years ago but don't know where it stands now.

Here is Bernard Lagrelle's take on speciosa and on tetraspis.

You'll have to pay me to do more research. I just want to enjoy the pretty flowers.

[blackvine]

Man, I don't usually get taken by a particular orchid, but . . . this one is different. Soooo few on the market though. Last one I saw was from the EU, for $50. Would gladly pay it, but it's winter here. Will look again in spring, when they should survive shipping!

[orchidsarefun]

this site is an invaluable resource

Phalaenopsis species by alphabetical order.

[Jayfar]

It seems to be still very much unsettled as to whether speciosa is extinct or not. See the Classic Discussions | Species Debate - Taxonomy section of the Big Leaf forum for a couple helpful threads on the topic.