Flower detail of Papilionanthe vandarum. Photo by Dalton Holland Baptista.
Species Description
Papilionanthe vandarum is “very rare and distinct-growing plant, in habit resembling Vanda teres, but not so strong; the flowers, which are produced in pairs from the axils of the leaves, are as large as those of Aerides crispa, white and pink in colour. This plant is called Aerides vandarumby Prof. Reichenbach, but it has been cultivated in our gardens for some years under the name we have retained.” (From the Classic Orchid Grower’s Manual.)
Papilionanthe vandarum botanical illustration from Curtis' magazine.
Synonyms
- Aerides cylindricum
- Aerides vandarum
Publications
- “Curtis’s Botanical Magazine”, vol. 83 plate 4982 (1857)