Vanda javierae is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family, Orchidaceae. It is endemic to the Philippines, where it occurs on Luzon and Calayan Island.[1] It is known commonly as Mrs. Javier's vanda.[2]

Vanda javierae
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Vanda
Species:
V. javierae
Binomial name
Vanda javierae
Tiu ex Fessel & Leuckel

This species grows in island forest habitat. It is not a protected area and the landscape is subjected to disturbance and degradation.[1]

References edit

  1. ^ a b c Agoo, E.M.G.; Cootes, J.; Golamco, A.; Jr.; de Vogel, E.F.; Tiu, D. (2004). "Vanda javierae". IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. 2004: e.T46373A11046899. doi:10.2305/IUCN.UK.2004.RLTS.T46373A11046899.en. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  2. ^ Vanda javierae. orchidspecies.com