Vanda jennae explained

Vanda jennae is a species of Vanda endemic to Sulawesi, Indonesia.^[1] It was discovered in 2005 by Jaap J. Vermeulen and Peter O'Byrne.

Description

Five to eight slightly fragrant flowers are produced on 20 cm long inflorescences. Each flower is approximately 4.5 - 5.5 cm wide. The sepals and petals bear striped patterns of reddish colouration. The labellum is flexible.^[2]

Habitat

It exclusively inhabits the central region of Sulawesi and is typically found at elevations between 1000 and 1200 meters in a dry, grassy valley, where it thrives as an epiphyte on small trees.

Etymology

The specific epithet jennae references Jenna, the daughter of Peter O'Byrne, who is one of the species authorities.^[3]

Cultivation

Seeds of this species were distributed by Peter O'Byrne, who introduced it into cultivation.

Conservation

The conservation status remains uncertain.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Vanda jennae P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm.. 16 January 2022. Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens Kew.
2. Teoh, E.S. (2022). Vanda Jones ex R.Br.. In: Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 3 (R - Z). Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-97630-9_23
3. Motes, M. R. (2021). The Natural Genus Vanda: A Monograph. pp. 172-173. United States: Redland Press.