How to tell Grammatophyllum multiflorum and G. scriptum apart
From observations, many orchid collectors here and abroad still confuse two similar-looking Grammatophyllum species, G. multiflorum and G. scriptum . Indeed, the popular G. multiflorum fma. citrinum is still labeled as G. scriptum var./fma. citrinum in many collections and orchid shows around the world. But is the confusion warranted? In this post, we will compare the two taxa and discuss the characters that you, the orchid collector, can use to distinguish the two. So get your new tags and a pen ready. Grammatophyllum multiflorum This is a species endemic to the Philippines and widespread on southern Luzon, and has been found on the western islands of Mindoro and Palawan as well as Leyte and Samar in the Visayas. This is the most commonly encountered Grammatophyllum species on Luzon. The flowers are usually around 5 cm in width and mainly dark brown with a pale green median line and edges. If you look closely at the labellum you will see a median ridge surrounded by...