Vandopsis lissochiloides
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Vandopsis lissochiloides | |
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Scientific classification | |
Kingdom: | Plantae |
Clade: | Tracheophytes |
Clade: | Angiosperms |
Clade: | Monocots |
Order: | Asparagales |
Family: | Orchidaceae |
Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
Genus: | Vandopsis |
Species: | V. lissochiloides
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Binomial name | |
Vandopsis lissochiloides (Gaudich.) Lindl. (1833)
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Vandopsis lissochiloides is a plant species in the genus Vandopsis, belonging to the orchid family (Orchidaceae), has a unique combination of sharp yellow and toned pinkish back side.
Characteristics[]
The robust stem can reach up to 2 m heigh or 80 inches. The leaves are stiff and leathery and up to one feet (30 cm) long. Gently perfumed, those textured flowers are about 7 cm across and last for several months.
Habitat[]
It usually grows in the lowlands of the Philippines, but also in Thailand and Laos, and as far as New Guinea.
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Categories:
- Vandopsis
- Orchids of Laos
- Orchids of New Guinea
- Orchids of the Philippines
- Orchids of Thailand
- Vandeae stubs