Phalaenopsis mentawaiensis is a species of orchid endemic to Sumatra, Indonesia.
[1] The specific epithet mentawaiensis refers to the Mentawai islands of West Sumatra.
This species is a small-sized, hot-growing epiphyte with 15–50 cm long, inclined to erect, branched or unbranched inflorescences.
They produce slightly fragrant flowers of similar floral fragrance to Phalaenopsis violacea.
[3] This species occurs on tall trees in elevations of 0–100 m above sea level.