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Vappodes phalaenopsis x
The Cooktown Orchid (Vappodes phalaenopsis), has been the floral emblem of Queensland since 19 November 1959.[1][2] It was first described in 1880 as Dendrobium phalaenopsis, then included in Dendrobium bigibbum, More recently, the D. bigibbum complex has been separated into the genus Vappodes.[3] The new name of Vappodes phalaenopsis has now been accepted by the World Checklist of Monocotyledons, as a synonym of Dendrobium bigibbum Lindl., Paxton's Fl. Gard. 3: 25 (1852). -Wikipedia
You could put an X after the scientific name indicating that it's a hybrid...or just say hybrid.
These orchids have a recent name change...but, most people just call the den phals. This is a hybrid.
Spotted on Aug 16, 2009
Submitted on Nov 5, 2013
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