Vanda scandens
Vanda scandens is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to Mindanao island and Palawan Island in the Philippines.[1][2]
| Vanda scandens | |
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Scientific classification  | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Vanda |
| Species: | V. scandens |
| Binomial name | |
| Vanda scandens Holtt. | |
Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
It is an Endangered species on the IUCN Red List, threatened by habitat loss.[1]
See also
- Endemic orchids of the Philippines
- Endangered flora of Asia
References
- Agoo, E.M.G.; Cootes, J.; Golamco, A.; Jr.; de Vogel, E.F.; Tiu, D. (2004). "Vanda scandens". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46374A11047066. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46374A11047066.en. Retrieved 17 November 2021.
- IUCN Report; Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D.; 2004.
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