Vanda jennae
CITES Appendix II (CITES)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
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
Distribution of Vanda jennae

Vanda jennae is a species of Vanda endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia.[2] 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.[3]

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.[3]

Etymology

The specific epithet jennae references Jenna, the daughter of Peter O'Byrne, who is one of the species authorities.[4]

Cultivation

Seeds of this species were distributed by Peter O'Byrne, who introduced it into cultivation.[4]

Conservation

The conservation status remains uncertain.[4]

References

  1. ↑ 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
  2. ↑ "Vanda jennae P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew. Retrieved 16 January 2022.
  3. 1 2 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
  4. 1 2 3 Motes, M. R. (2021). The Natural Genus Vanda: A Monograph. pp. 172-173. United States: Redland Press.


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