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Vandopsis
lissochiloides
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Common name:
The Lissochilus-like Vanda
Family:
Orchidaceae subfam. Epidendroideae (Orchid)
Distribution:
Indo-China to W New Guinea
Habitat:
Evergreen jungle; 0-3600ft (0-1100m)
Life form:
Lithophytic
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere):
March to November; peaks from July to August
Bloom characteristics:
Erect inflorescence is up to 8 feet (2.4 meters) long with 12-30 long-lasting, yellow flowers with pink spots. Flowers are 3" (7 cm) across.
Fragrance:
Sweet
Description:
This giant orchid has flowers which open orangish, age to yellow, and have purple backs. It is the type species for the genus.
Links:
Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia
•
Kew Science Plants of the World Online
•
Research Gate
Locations
1:
Greenhouse 12: Warm Growing Orchid House
(GH12)
• Accession: 2015-2157*A • Provenance: From a cultivated plant not of known wild origin
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