Butterflies are not only an important order of insects confronting nature lovers, collectors and scientists with innumerable unsolved problems, neither are they dangerous pests threatening man’s economy with great financial losses.
The Philippine Postal Corporation will issue the second and third parts of its new definitive series featuring Philippine butterflies.
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Cymbidium finlaysonianum Cymbidium finlaysonianum is a very large plant, growing in big clumps. The pseudobulbs are about 7 cm long and hidden by the (about) five leaves they bear’ The stiff, fleshy leaves can grow up to 80 cm long and 4 cm wide. The pendent, loosely many-flowered inflorescence can reach more than 1 20 cm in length The fleshy flowers are up to 6 cm across. The fleshy three-lobed lip bears two thick keels on its mid-lobe; the lateral lobes are large. The pollinarium consists of two slit pollinia with stipes. |
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Phalaenopsis schilleriana ... Read More | Share it now! Stamps featuring Native Philippine Orchids VIThe Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a set of two (2) high denominated definitives featuring some 19th century European old prints of indigenous Philippine orchids. ... Read More | Share it now! Trivia about Native Philippine Orchids VI
Stamps featuring Native Philippine Orchids VI... Read More | Share it now! Stamps featuring Native Philippine Orchids IVThe Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a new series of definitive stamps featuring some Philippine Native Orchids.... Read More | Share it now! Trivia about Native Philippine Orchids IVThe pseudobulbs of Epigeneium Iyonii are 5 to 7 cm. long and 2.5 to 4 cm. wide, four-angled, bifoliate. The feathery leaves are oblong, 17 to 25 cm. long, and 3.5 to 5.5 cm. wide. Trivia about the Seal of the President of the Republic of the Philippines – series 3The Sealion represents the heraldic symbol of Filipinas ultramar. The Katipunan triangle in red represents equality under the law; the Three Stars are for Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao; and the Philippine Sun Rayonnant represents liberty and freedom. The Stars in the circular border around the Sun represent as many provinces as there are in the Republic. Stamps featuring the Seal of the President of the Republic of the Philippines – series 2The Philippine Postal Corporation will issue a set of definitive stamps featuring the Seal of the President of the Republic of the Philippines. – series 2 We use cookies on our website to give you the most relevant experience by remembering your preferences and repeat visits. By clicking “Accept”, you consent to the use of ALL the cookies. Manage consent Privacy OverviewThis website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
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