Vanda scandens
| Vanda scandens | |
|---|---|
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| (unranked): | Angiosperms |
| (unranked): | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Vanda |
| Species: | V. scandens |
| Binomial name | |
| Vanda scandens Holtt. | |
Vanda scandens is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is endemic to Mindanao island and Palawan Island in the Philippines. [1] [2]
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 2 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species: Vanda scandens . accessed 18 April 2016.
- ↑ IUCN Report; Agoo, E.M.G., Cootes, J., Golamco, A., Jr., de Vogel, E.F. & Tiu, D.; 2004.
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