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Vanda tricolor

Lindl. (1847)

This name is accepted

Kingdom: Viridiplantae Phylum: Magnoliophyta Class/Clade: Monocots Order: Asparagales Family: Orchidaceae Genus: Vanda

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Specimens

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Bibliography

Name Published In: Edwards's Bot. Reg. 33: t. 59 (1847)

Other References

Staples & Herbst 2005:737 (KEY, DESCR); Oppenheimer 2006:12 (NEWNAT/WM); Frohlich & Lau 2010:14 (O)

Occurrences

SNo. Scientific Name Locality Habitat Basis of Record Description Recorded By Record Number Island Source Date
1 Vanda tricolor Koolau Mountains, Moanalua Valley, right off road. Mesic Lowland Valley. Growing among Acacia koa, and Psidium cattleianum. Preserved_Specimen Epiphyte about 3 ft tall. Kawelo, K. 269 Oahu BISH 2008-01-06
2 Vanda tricolor Moanalua valley Epiphytic on Metrosideros polymorpha and Schinus terebinthifolia, dry mesic forest with filtered sunlight near stream bed. Preserved_Specimen Labellum color red, white with internal red spotting concentrated on flower margins, fragrant. Epiphytic on Metrosideros polymorpha and Schinus terebinthifolius. White footed ants present in leaves. Arthur, K. 13 Oahu BISH 2025-01-03
3 Vanda tricolor West Maui, Wailuku district, Kapilau Ridge planeze between Iao Valley and Waikapu Valley. Locally common, in wetter sights further upslope this is always an epiphyte on Schinus and Metrosideros; in lower drier areas it is terrestrial. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Schinus, Dodonaea, Psidium, Lantana, Melinis, Odontosoria, Epidendron, Psychotria, Macaranga, Grevillea, Casuarina. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 91506 Maui BISH 2015-09-03
4 Vanda tricolor Moanalua Valley Epiphytic on Metrosideros polymorpha in shady flood plain forest. Preserved_Specimen no fruits observed. labellum pale magenta, petals mostly white with crimson red spots, margin white Arthur, K. 14 Oahu BISH 2025-01-03
5 Vanda tricolor Kahana Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 30505 Maui BISH 2005-03-09
6 Vanda tricolor Schofield Barracks West Range, North Haleauau, Claire's Ridge. Associated canopy vegetation: Metrosideros polymorpha, Psidium cattleianum. Understory: open, plenty of leaf litter, Psidium cattleianum. Possibly naturalizing? Preserved_Specimen Single plant growing epiphytically 20 ft up on Metrosideros trunk, 20-48 inches long (incl. runners and leaves). Vegetative plant originally collected on 4 October 2012, then grown for many years at home of K. Kawelo until it flowered. Flowers fragrant; petals light yellow with purple-brown patterns, backside white; lip purple-brown with light yellow striping. Weaver, W. 515 Oahu BISH 2019-05-05
7 Vanda tricolor Waiakea Uka, South Hilo. UTM 2172487N, 277204E. Growing with Schinus terebinthifolius, Pandanus tectorius, Melochia umbellata, Syzygium cumini. Preserved_Specimen Large vandaceous orchid growing on mature Ohia trees near forest reserve. Petioles white, petals white with maroon spots and bright pink lip, yellow tube and fragrant. 9 flowers on one axial flower stalks. Parker, J. 162 Hawaii BISH 2011-08-10
8 Vanda tricolor Kaluaa gulch in restoration area Mesic forest dominated by Planchonella sandwicensis, Diospyros sandwicensis, Diospyros hillebrandii, Ceodes umbellifera, Ceodes brunoniana, Rockia sandwicensis, Urera glabra, Diplazium sandwichianum, Microlepia strigosa, Pipturus albidus, Canavalia galeata, Schinus terebinthifolius, Psidium guajava, Toona ciliata, and others. Preserved_Specimen Epiphytic in Ceodes. Plants robust, flowers white and pink. Possibly a cultivar or hybrid of Vanda tricolor. Thomas, M.K. 116 Oahu BISH 2021-08-25
9 Vanda tricolor West Maui, Wailuku district, Kapilau Ridge planeze between Iao Valley and Waikapu Valley. Locally common, in wetter sights further upslope this is always an epiphyte on Schinus and Metrosideros; in lower drier areas it is terrestrial. Vegetation: Metrosideros, Schinus, Dodonaea, Psidium, Lantana, Melinis, Odontosoria, Epidendron, Psychotria, Macaranga, Grevillea, Casuarina. Preserved_Specimen Oppenheimer, H.L. 91506 Maui BISH 2015-09-03
10 Vanda tricolor Moanalua Valley Epiphytic on Metrosideros polymorpha in shady flood plain forest. Surrounded by; Diospyros sandwicensis, Myrsine sp., Pritchardia sp., Schinus terebinthifolia Preserved_Specimen no fruits observed. labellum pale magenta, petals mostly white with crimson red spots, margin white Arthur, K. 15 Oahu BISH 2025-01-03
11 Vanda tricolor Palolo Valley UTM 2356767 625527 Epiphyte growing about 4 meters up in a tree. Preserved_Specimen Herb about 1.5 meters tall with equitant leaves. Flowers white, flecked magenta. Fruits a large dehiscent capsule. OED 2008100201 Oahu BISH 2008-10-02
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