Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dearei
ID:
331677

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1886

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 26: 648 (1886)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331009



Common Names

  • Vanda dearei
  • Deare's Vanda
  • Deare's Orchid


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Description

Vanda dearei (also called 'Deare's Vanda', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda dearei is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is valued for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda dearei has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda dearei is a terrestrial orchid native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Vanda dearei

Vanda dearei can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Vanda dearei FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Vanda dearei?

Vanda dearei is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the flower color of Vanda dearei?

The flowers of Vanda dearei are typically white or yellow.

What is the size of Vanda dearei?

Vanda dearei typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.

Species in the Vanda genus

Vanda alpina, Vanda arbuthnotiana, Vanda arcuata, Vanda bensonii, Vanda bicolor, Vanda bidupensis, Vanda boumaniae, Vanda brunnea, Vanda coerulea, Vanda coerulescens, Vanda celebica, Vanda charlesworthtii, Vanda chlorosantha, Vanda concolor, Vanda confusa, Vanda cristata, Vanda dearei, Vanda denisoniana, Vanda devoogtii, Vanda falcata, Vanda flabellata, Vanda foetida, Vanda furva, Vanda fuscoviridis, Vanda gibbsiae, Vanda griffithii, Vanda hastifera, Vanda helvola, Vanda hindsii, Vanda insignis, Vanda jainii, Vanda javierae, Vanda lamellata, Vanda lilacina, Vanda limbata, Vanda liouvillei, Vanda lombokensis, Vanda luzonica, Vanda merrillii, Vanda petersiana, Vanda pumila, Vanda punctata, Vanda roeblingiana, Vanda sanderiana, Vanda saxatilis, Vanda scandens, Vanda stangeana, Vanda subconcolor, Vanda sumatrana, Vanda tessellata,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

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