Vanda jennae
Species of orchid
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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.
| Vanda jennae | |
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Scientific 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 | |
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| Distribution of Vanda jennae | |
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]
