Vanda javierae

Vanda javierae
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
(unranked): Angiosperms
(unranked): Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Vanda
Species: V. javierae
Binomial name
Vanda javierae
Tiu ex Fessel & Leuckel

Vanda javierae is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it occurs on Luzon and Calayan Island.[1] It is known commonly as Mrs. Javier's Vanda.[2]

This species grows in island forest habitat. It is not a protected area and the landscape is subjected to disturbance and degradation.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D. 2004. Vanda javierae. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2004. Downloaded on 13 September 2015.
  2. Vanda javierae. orchidspecies.com
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