Vanda richardsiana is a species of epiphytic orchid native to China South-Central.[4] It differs in the spur length from Vanda falcata. Some authors dispute this species status and regard it as a subspecies of Vanda falcata. Dr. Martin Motes argues against effective isolating mechanisms of the length of the spur. Accorting to Motes, the variation of this characteristic easily falls within a species range of variation and further research might reduce it to a varietal status.[5]
The morphology closely resembles Vanda falcata, however the spur is significantly shorter.
Like all orchids, it is protected unter the CITES appendix II regulations of international trade.[6]
Vanda richardsiana is a species of epiphytic orchid native to China South-Central. It differs in the spur length from Vanda falcata. Some authors dispute this species status and regard it as a subspecies of Vanda falcata. Dr. Martin Motes argues against effective isolating mechanisms of the length of the spur. Accorting to Motes, the variation of this characteristic easily falls within a species range of variation and further research might reduce it to a varietal status.
