Vanda coerulea
| Blue vanda | |
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| Vanda coerulea - non wild form - horticultural sibling with improved flower substance | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Plantae |
| Clade: | Angiosperms |
| Clade: | Monocots |
| Order: | Asparagales |
| Family: | Orchidaceae |
| Subfamily: | Epidendroideae |
| Genus: | Vanda |
| Species: | V. coerulea |
| Binomial name | |
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Vanda coerulea Griff. ex Lindl. | |
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Vanda caerulescens Lindl. is a similar separate species of dwarf form in plant and flowers. | |
Vanda caerulescens Lindl. is a similar separate species of dwarf form in plant and flowers.
Vanda coerulea, commonly known as blue orchid,blue vanda or autumn lady's tresses, is a species of orchid found in Assam and neighbouring Khasi hills with its range extending to China (southern Yunnan). It is known as Kwaklei in Manipuri and Vandaar in Sanskrit. It has bluish purple flowers (Thelymitra crinita is the only orchid that has true blue flowers) which are very long lasting compared to other orchids. The plant bears up to 20 to 30 spikes
The juice of flower is used as eye drops against glaucoma, cataract and blindness. Active ingredients of Vanda coerulea may fight against the visible signs of ageing skin .
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