Phaius tankervilliae alba. Closeup. (Plant courtesy of Jac. Wubben

Phaius tankervilleae is commonly called the nun's orchid, possibly due to the lateral view of the column, which resembles a Madonna. The genus contains around 50 pseudobulbous, sympodial, robust species with very short rhizomes. There are both terrestrial and epiphytic species, with the terrestrials most widely known. Phaius tankervilleae (Nun's Orchid) is a fairly large, terrestrial orchid species boasting multiple flower spikes densely packed with up to 10-20 fragrant flowers. Blooming in late winter to early spring, the showy hooded blossoms, 5 in. across (12 cm), are rusty brown with a purplish lip.

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Answer Phaius tankervilleae, commonly known as the nun orchid or nun's cap, is becoming increasingly available as a potted plant at garden centers. It is a large-growing terrestrial that is appropriately planted in a medium such as one you might prepare for cymbidiums, spathoglottis or other terrestrial orchids. Description Phaius tankervilleae is an evergreen, terrestrial herb that has cone shaped or more or less spherical pseudobulbs mostly 60-80 mm (2-3 in) long and 30-60 mm (1-2 in) wide. Between two and eight pleated linear to lance-shaped leaves 300-1,000 mm (10-40 in) long and 80-200 mm (3-8 in) wide develop from the pseudobulb. The Phaius tankervilleae bloom, about 5″ inches wide, has petals bone-white on the back, the front a lovely tan edged with a thin streak of bone-white. The tubular lip, or labellum, about 2 inches long, was a lovely shade of carmine-red, the edge frilled and touched with that same tan. Genus: Phaius; Species: tankervilleae v. alba; More Phaius(s) Phaius mishmensis $48.00 + ADD TO CART Phaius pulchellus v. pulchellus $50.00 + ADD TO CART contact us. Open by appointment Only. Encinitas CA 92011 (760) 436-4239; [email protected]; payment. information. Shopping OnLine.

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Phaius tankervilleae, commonly known as the Nun's Orchid, is distributed throughout northeastern Australia, southeastern Asia, and the Pacific Islands. It is also naturalized in many places in the tropics, including Cuba, Puerto Rico, Florida and Hawaii. This introduced orchid has 2-8 plicate leaves similar to palm leaves and blooms in March. Phaius tankervilliae is a terrestrial orchid called Nun's Orchid. It is a vigorous plant with thin, pleated leaves that produces erect flower spikes to 4 feet high with numerous flowers to 4 inches across. The flowers last 4 to 6 weeks and have yellow-brown petals with a white back, rose lip with a dark throat. 中文(繁體): 紅鶴頂蘭 中文(香港): 紅鶴頂蘭 中文(臺灣): 鶴頂蘭, 紅鶴蘭 APG IV Classification : Domain : Eukaryota • (unranked) : Archaeplastida • Regnum : Plantae • Cladus : angiosperms • Cladus : monocots • Ordo : Asparagales • Familia : Orchidaceae • Subfamilia : Epidendroideae • Tribus : Collabieae • Genus : Phaius • Species: Phaius tankervilleae (Banks ex L'Hér.) Phaius tankervilleae is an orchid species identified by (Banks) Blume in 1856. ORIGIN: This large, terrestrial species is a hot to warm growing native of Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi, Hainan, Xizang and Yunnan provinces of China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, the Pacific Islands, Malaysia and Indonesia at elevations up to 1300 meters in lower montane woods and in grasslands in moist depressions with black.

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This datasheet on Phaius tankervilleae covers Identity, Overview, Distribution, Dispersal, Diagnosis, Biology & Ecology, Environmental Requirements, Natural Enemies, Impacts, Uses, Prevention/Control, Further Information. Identity Preferred Scientific Name Phaius tankervilleae (Banks) Blume Preferred Common Name nun's-hood orchid !Phaius tankervilleae (Banks) Blume 1856. Photo By Lourens Grobler. Flower Closeup . Photo by Dale and Deni Borders. to . Common Name Nun's Orchid - Kunai [tall grass] Orchid - Emma Tankerville's Phaius [English Orchid Enthusiast]- in Thailand Ueang phrao - In Japan- Kaku-ran - Chiru-ran - Sarunkwa-bana - In China He Ding Lan . Flower Size 4 1/2" [11.5 cm] . Found in Fujian, Guangdong, Guangxi. Phaius tankervilleae is commonly called the nun's orchid, A species native to China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Malaysia, and Indonesia. This presentation is an alba selection of the same. The contrast between the yellow-greenish sepals and petals and the pure white lip is classic & royal. Phaius tancarvilleae, the Nun Orchid, is a very showy terrestrial orchid, and it's pretty easy to grow, too. I should note that there are several synonyms and common misspellings of the species name, such as "tankarvilleae", "tankervilleae", "tankervilliae", and even "tankerville". Get it right, please, as this is a pet peeve of mine!

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Phaius tankervilleae var. alba, blooming size. Features. Pot Size: 5" Blooming Size: YES. Temp: Cold - Intermediate. Light: Bright (filtered) Watering: Moist (Dry between watering winter) VERY FRAGRANT. PROTECT YOUR ORCHIDS .. Add Insurance! Heat Pack - WINTER Insurance - 100% Guaranteed Request 'Signature Required' Our Price: $4.00 . Phaius Phaius tankervilleae (Banks) Blume First published in Mus. Bot. 2: 177 (1856) This species is accepted The native range of this species is Tropical & Subtropical Asia to S. Pacific. It is a pseudobulbous geophyte and grows primarily in the wet tropical biome. Taxonomy Images General information Distribution Synonyms Accepted Infraspecifics