Orchidaceae · Vanda

Vanda thwaitesii

Herb
Habit
Herb
Flowering
September-April

Plant Details

Scientific name
Vanda thwaitesii
Genus
Vanda
Habit
Herb
Habitat
Evergreen forests
Habitat type
Forest
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
September-April

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

About Vanda thwaitesii

Vanda thwaitesii is a herb belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It is typically found in evergreen forests. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during September-April.

Illustration representing the Orchidaceae family
Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Vanda thwaitesii belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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