The name 'Phalaenopsis' translated
from Greek means 'Phalaena like' and is believed to be a
reference to a genus of large moth called Phalaena, because
the flowers of some species resemble a moth in flight.
Phalaenopsis Orchids are native to most parts of Asia,
including China, Phillipines, Vietnam, India, Thailand,
Malaysia, Indonesia and down through to parts of Australia and
New Guinea.
This
particular photo was taken in Singapore Botanic Gardens, where
there is an extensive Orchid breeding and Conservation
Biotechnology program making the laboratory here in Singapore
a world leader in Orchid cloning and hybridisation.
Singapore Botanic Gardens have a
massive Orchid Garden with over 1000 species and 2000 hybrids
on display and are a delight to all of your sense and as a
bonus are very photogenic too. There are several other 'Must
See' attractions here including a Bonsai Garden, Sun Garden,
Ginger Garden, Rain Forest, and the Botany Centre - believe me
I have not listed everything!
To find
out more abour Singapore Botanic Gardens:
https://www.sbg.org.sg
The pair
of Orchids featured in this image were exposed for the white
petals in order to create an almost black background. Dozens
of photos were taken of this one paring from a variety of
angle and different exposures, and this was selected as it
gave the most emphasis on tthe shape and structure of the
whole flower - it's just a shame you can't smell it too. |
