Phalaenopsis modesta

Phalaenopsis modesta

Phalaenopsis modesta is a species of Orchid from the family of Orchidaceae.
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Naming

Etymology: From Latin modestus - small. Reference to the plant and flower's size.
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Distribution

Endemic to Borneo Island.

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Taxonomy
KingdomPlantae
DivisionAngiosperms
ClassMonocots
OrderAsparagales
FamilyOrchidaceae
GenusPhalaenopsis
SpeciesPhalaenopsis modesta
Photographed in
Malaysia