Vandaceous NOID [requiring ID]

[Chatbud]

Any idea what is this?
Very petite plant - ~15cm tall

[sbrofio]

Aerides flabellata?

[PaphMadMan]

Aerides (or now Vanda) flabellata seems about right. Some hybrids could be similar. Closer pics of the flower from some other angles might help confirm.

[Chatbud]

Thank you! I will take pics again when more buds open.

So Aerides Odorata is now known as Vanda Odorata?

[PaphMadMan]

As I understand it, currently Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families and RHS International Orchid Register recognize Vanda flabellata, but Aerides odorata and many others are still Aerides.

[rastafouni]

Yes as suggested by PaphMadMan, there is a good chance that this plant is Vanda flabellata, formally known as Aerides flabellata. A closer photo will help.

And agree again with PaphMadMan : only this species of Aerides is transferred in Vanda, all the others remain as Aerides. But in fact, Christenson had transferred Aerides flabellata in the Vanda genus in the 90's.

[PaphMadMan]

Originally Posted by rastafouni

But in fact, Christenson had transferred Aerides flabellata in the Vanda genus in the 90's.

Vanda flabellata (Rolfe ex Downie) Christenson, Indian Orchid J. 1: 156 (1985).

[rastafouni]

Ok, sorry PaphMadMan : in the 80's.

[OrchidLover1982]

Looks like a flab

[CR7cristiano]

Its could be Rhyncorides Thai Noi or Flabellata. And judging by the presentation on upright spikes; that could be an indicator.