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ProtectedAnggrek Bulan
Moon Orchid
Phalaenopsis amabilis
Indonesia's national 'flower of charm', the puspa pesona.
Eka Karya BaliOrchidaceae
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About this species
With its broad, pure-white petals, the moon orchid is one of three official national flowers of Indonesia, designated the 'puspa pesona' — flower of charm.
An epiphyte that grows on tree trunks in humid forest, it has become a symbol of Indonesian botanical heritage and a favourite of growers worldwide.
Key traits
BloomWhite, long-lasting
HabitEpiphyte
StatusNational flower
FamilyOrchidaceae
Conservation note
Though widely cultivated, wild populations are protected. Gardens maintain genetically diverse stock.
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