Vanda jennae

Vanda jennae is a species of Vanda endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia.[2] It was discovered in 2005 by Jaap J. Vermeulen and Peter O'Byrne.

Vanda jennae
CITES Appendix II (CITES)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Vanda
Species:
V. jennae
Binomial name
Vanda jennae
P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm., 2005
Distribution of Vanda jennae

Description

The flowers show red stripes over a white base colour. The fragrance is reported to be very intense. This species is part of the section Deltoglossa within the genus Vanda.

Illustration of a singular flower of Vanda jennae

References

  1. Vanda | CITES. (n.d.). Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. Retrieved May 9, 2022, from https://cites.org/eng/taxonomy/term/40801
  2. "Vanda jennae P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Retrieved 16 January 2022.


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