Renanthera imschootiana

Scientific Name : Renanthera imschootiana Common Name : Imschoot's Renanthera, Red Vanda Family : Orchidaceae

Kingdom - Plantae

Genus - Renanthera

Species - imschootiana

Order - Asparagales

Origin/Native - China, Himalayas

Synonym - Renanthera papilio

Found In - Vietnam, Assam, Burma

Grows in - River side forest edges, tree trunks

Foliage&Plant - Evergreen, leathery, linear, branched

Flowers - Medium, showy, red, 2 petals, clustered in spikes, fragrance

Light Requirement &Care - Full sun or part shade, warm temp

Height - 15.3 cm tall

Good For - Hanging baskets

Renanthera imschootiana flower spike

Photographs: Guna Selvi Camera: Nikon D40x Location : Ooty flower show, govt. botanical gardens, Nilgris, Tamil Nadu, India