Status:
valid
Authors:
J.J.Sm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1925
Citation Micro:
Meded. Rijks-Herb. 53: 14 (1925)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331056
Common Names
- Vanda lombokensis
- Lombokensis Vanda
- Vanda Lombokensis
Description
Vanda lombokensis (also called 'Lombok Vanda', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, leathery leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical forests and on trees in humid climates, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.
Uses & Benefits
Vanda lombokensis 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 lombokensis has a large, showy flower that is usually white or cream with pink spots. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are small and green with long, thin leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanda lombokensis is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning that it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in the spring or summer. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep the temperature and humidity high. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.
Where to Find Vanda lombokensis
Vanda lombokensis can be found in Indonesia.
Vanda lombokensis FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanda lombokensis?
Vanda lombokensis
What is the common name of Vanda lombokensis?
Vanda lombokensis
What is the natural habitat of Vanda lombokensis?
Tropical forests of Southeast Asia
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,