Dendrobium phalaenopsis

The larat orchid is one of the flowers of Indonesian identity, especially in Maluku. This plant has the scientific name Dendrobium phalaenopsis. Larat orchids have two similar names, namely Vappodes phalaenopsis and Dendrobium bigibbum. This beautiful flowering plant belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

Larat orchids, including rare and protected plants. The name Larat orchid is taken from the name Larat Island in the Maluku Islands. Larat Island is the island where the Larat orchid was first discovered. Like other orchids, larat orchids are also epiphytic plants. This type of flower in English is called the Cooktown Orchid.