Phreatia spec. native to Philippines

[lanhua]

one more species from this beautiful country. Unfortunately I don't know the name.

[mr. suarez]

That should be Phreatia plantaginifolia, which was formerly known as P. secunda. See how the flowers try to face in one direction? That's what we call a 'secund' behavior, and is the source of the species name in P. secunda.

[lanhua]

I was just confused, because the flowers of Phreatia secunda in the Jim book, are white and my plant shows a more greenish flowers. But so far I'm with you. Thanks.

[mr. suarez]

This is actually a very widespread species, and as with many widespread living things, there are always variations. Nevertheless, most specimens I have seen have greenish flowers.

[lanhua]

you are right. I have seen this species two times, first on Mindoro island and later on Samar island.

[angel]

This is beautiful Mieczyslaw.

[Brutal_Dreamer]

That should be Phreatia plantaginifolia, which was formerly known as P. secunda. See how the flowers try to face in one direction? That's what we call a 'secund' behavior, and is the source of the species name in P. secunda.

Thanks Wally for the orchid identification! I appreciate you sharing your expertise in so many of the posts here in this community.

Cheers,
BD

[walingwaling]

yep, great info Wally, cheers!!!