Vanda lamellata
Vanda lamellata var boxallii
The orchid Vanda lamellata is an epiphytic growing plant from Southeast Asia. It is occasionally used as an ornamental plant.
Description
Vanda lamellata grows as monopodial epiphyte. The rung reaches a length of 7 to 30 cm, from 0.5 to 1.3 cm diameter. The arranged in two rows, thick leathery, narrow strap -shaped leaves are 12-27 cm (up to 42 cm ) long and 1-2 cm wide. The peak is asymmetric bilobed.
In April, according to other data from November to December, one or two inflorescences appear from a leaf axil, respectively. The inflorescence axis is 20 to 30 cm long, 5 to 15 ( to 20) fragrant flowers are in the front third. The oval - triangular bracts are 0.1 to 0.2 cm in size and end pointed. Pedicel and ovary are white, sometimes pinkish and measure 2-5 cm. The flowers are fleshy, yellowish with reddish- brown markings, they open wide their diameter is from 2.5 to 3 cm (up to 5 cm). The upward-facing Sepal is obovate to spatulate, 1.6 to 2 cm long and 0.7 to 1 cm wide, abruptly narrowed at the base ( nailed ), at the end of acute, obtuse or slightly retracted. The lateral petals are similarly shaped, with 2 × 1.3 cm taller, they end rounded, the edge is slightly wavy. The petals are spatulate and slightly smaller than the outer petals. The lip is white or light yellow with red or pink stripes at the variety lamellata, uniformly dark pink var boxallii in. It has a tapered, slightly pointed ending spur at the base. The small side lobes of the lip three-lobed stand upright and are white inside with reddish dots. The end of the middle lobe is rounded, truncated, or slightly retracted. On the lip are longitudinal keels. The light violet column is 0.3 to 0.4 cm ( to 0.6 cm) long, with yellow stamen.
The chromosome number is 2n = 38
Dissemination
Vanda lamellata is native to Southeast Asia, their range is located in Taiwan, the Philippines, the Ryukyu Islands, in the north of Borneo and the Marianas. In the Philippines, it is a common and widespread orchid. It occurs from sea level to altitudes of 400 meters in front. Vanda lamellata grows as an epiphyte in sunny spots, even on rocks.
Systematics and botanical history
Vanda lamellata was collected in 1838 by Hugh Cumin near Manila, he sent living plants at the nursery Loddiges in England. The first description was also published in 1838 by John Lindley. The variety boxallii was until 1879, also found in the vicinity of Manila. Next varieties described are Vanda lamellata var calayana and Vanda lamellata var remediosae, but are provided as synonyms to the foregoing.