Taxon

Vanda denisoniana

 
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Vanda denisoniana - Lady Denison Londesborough's Vanda
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Common name: Lady Denison Londesborough's Vanda
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Synonym: Vanda denisoniana var. alba
Distribution: Indo-China
Habitat: primary montane forests; 1475-3940ft (450-1200m)
Life form: Epiphytic
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 6" (15 cm) long with 4-6 waxy, white flowers. Flowers are 2" (5 cm) across.
Fragrance: Sweet during the day and vanilla in early evening
Description: This large orchid grows in the Arakan Mountains of western Myanmar and is named for an orchid enthusiast of the 1800s.
Comments: Vanda denisoniana
Links: Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families

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