Vanda jennae

[Angurek]

Beautiful plant. I'm assuming that it belongs to the deltoglossa section of the genus?

I hope some of these rarer Vandas become available stateside (this one, devoogtii, and celebica, to name a few). I really like the reddish spots on the white background.

[rastafouni]

Thanks everybody for nice messages !

Carl, yes you are right this plant is part of the Deltoglossa section : the trilobed base of the column is one of characteristic ...
"Angurek", I have read that this is a generic name used for some vandas in Malaysia and that the name of the genera Angraecum is derivated from it. Do you mind to tell me more about the use of the term Angurek ?

[RosieC]

Really nice, those are wonderful flowers!

[ewcia1028]

Gorgeous flowers,I haven't seen such a beauties yet,congratulation and great growing

[Angurek]

Originally Posted by rastafouni

Thanks everybody for nice messages !

Carl, yes you are right this plant is part of the Deltoglossa section : the trilobed base of the column is one of characteristic ...
"Angurek", I have read that this is a generic name used for some vandas in Malaysia and that the name of the genera Angraecum is derivated from it. Do you mind to tell me more about the use of the term Angurek ?

Yes. Actually, that's where I got my username; I thought it was an interesting word, and decided to use it.

[King_of_orchid_growing:)]

"Angurek" is used in Indonesia as well to describe orchids. So, I believe it is used throughout most of the Indo-Malayan areas to describe orchids.

The Philippines may be the exception.