Vanda scandens

Vanda scandens is a species of plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is endemic to Mindanao island and Palawan Island in the Philippines.[1][2]

Vanda scandens
Scientific classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Vanda
Species:
V. scandens
Binomial name
Vanda scandens
Holtt.

Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.

It is an Endangered species on the IUCN Red List, threatened by habitat loss.[1]

See also

  • Endemic orchids of the Philippines
  • Endangered flora of Asia

References

  1. IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Vanda scandens . accessed 18 April 2016.
  2. IUCN Report; Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D.; 2004.


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