| Vanda jennae | |
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| CITES Appendix II (CITES) | |
Scientific classification 
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| 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 | |
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| Distribution of Vanda jennae | |
Vanda jennae is a species of Vanda endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia. It was discovered in 2005 by Jaap J. Vermeulen and Peter O'Byrne.
Description
Five to eight slightly fragrant flowers are produced on 20 cm long inflorescences. Each flower is approximately 4.5 - 5.5 cm wide. The sepals and petals bear striped patterns of reddish colouration. The labellum is flexible.
Habitat
It exclusively inhabits the central region of Sulawesi and is typically found at elevations between 1000 and 1200 meters in a dry, grassy valley, where it thrives as an epiphyte on small trees.
Etymology
The specific epithet jennae references Jenna, the daughter of Peter O'Byrne, who is one of the species authorities.
Cultivation
Seeds of this species were distributed by Peter O'Byrne, who introduced it into cultivation.
Conservation
The conservation status remains uncertain.
References
- 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
- "Vanda jennae P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
- ^ Teoh, E.S. (2022). Vanda Jones ex R.Br.. In: Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 3 (R - Z). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97630-9_23
- ^ Motes, M. R. (2021). The Natural Genus Vanda: A Monograph. pp. 172-173. United States: Redland Press.
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| Vanda jennae | |
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