Phalaenopsis aphrodite Rchb. F. belongs to the genus Phalaenopsis Phalaenopsis. It is native to subtropical rainforest and is an epiphytic orchid. The thick white aerial roots of Phalaenopsis are exposed around the leaves. In addition to absorbing nutrients in the air, they also have growth and photosynthesis. In the Spring Festival, the Phalaenopsis plant has long flower stalks from the leaf axils and blooms like butterflies flying. It is favored by flower lovers and is known as the “Queen of the Orchid”. Distributed in Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Indonesia, and Taiwan.
Phalaenopsis was discovered in 1750, and more than 70 native species have been discovered so far, most of which are produced in humid Asian regions, and are naturally distributed in Aloum, Myanmar, islands in the Indian Ocean, Malay Peninsula, Nanyang Islands, the Philippines and even Taiwan and other low-latitude tropical islands. The Phalaenopsis orchids produced in the forests of Wusenyong and Green Island in Taitung are the most famous. However, due to excessive deforestation and collection, resources have been significantly reduced.