Status:
valid
Authors:
(Haager) L.M.Gardiner
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 61: 49 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333861
Common Names
- Christenson's Vanda
- Vanda Christensoniana
- Christenson's Vanda
Description
Vanda christensoniana (also called Christenson's vanda, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Southeast Asia and is found in montane forests. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing up to 1 m tall, with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Vanda christensoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanda christensoniana has large, white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanda christensoniana is a tropical evergreen vine that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.
Where to Find Vanda christensoniana
Vanda christensoniana is native to Thailand and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the country.
Vanda christensoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanda christensoniana?
Vanda christensoniana
What is the common name of Vanda christensoniana?
Christenson's Vanda
What is the natural habitat of Vanda christensoniana?
Vanda christensoniana is found in the mountains of Central and Southern India
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,