Vanda falcata subsp. richardsiana is a subspecies of Vanda falcata. It is an epiphytic orchid native to North Chongqing, China.[1]
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Scientific classification 
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| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Tracheophytes |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Vanda |
| Species: | |
| Subspecies: | V. f. subsp. richardsiana
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| Trinomial name | |
| Vanda falcata subsp. richardsiana (Christenson) Motes[1]
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| Approximate distribution of Vanda falcata subsp. richardsiana | |
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Description edit
The morphology closely resembles Vanda falcata, however the spur is significantly shorter.
Conservation edit
Like all orchids, it is protected under the CITES appendix II regulations of international trade.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b c "Vanda falcata subsp. richardsiana (Christenson) Motes". Plants of the World Online. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 17 December 2023.
- ^ "Vanda". CITES.
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