Phalaenopsis floresensis is a species of orchid endemic to the Lesser Sunda Islands.

[1] This is referenced in the specific epithet floresensis, which refers to one of the Lesser Sunda Islands, Flores.

The midlobe of the labellum has a dull rose keel and a crenulate-denticulate apex with fleshy trichomes.

[2] Confusion with Phalaenopsis javanica occurred, as photographs of the type specimens were taken, in which the flowers were not fully open.

This led to confusion, as Phalaenopsis javanica has flowers of similar appearance, which do not open widely.