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Renanthera imschootiana

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Renanthera imschootiana
Flower of Renanthera imschootiana
CITES Appendix I (CITES)[1]
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom: Plantae
Clade: Tracheophytes
Clade: Angiosperms
Clade: Monocots
Order: Asparagales
Family: Orchidaceae
Subfamily: Epidendroideae
Genus: Renanthera
Species:
R. imschootiana
Binomial name
Renanthera imschootiana
Synonyms

Renanthera papilio King & Prain

Renanthera imschootiana, also known as Red Vanda is a species of orchid occurring from the eastern Himalaya to China (southeastern Yunnan) and Vietnam. It is listed under Schedule VI of Wildlife Protection Act, 1972 making it one of the plant species which is restricted from cultivation and planting and a special license is required to grow them.

References

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  1. ^ "Appendices | CITES". cites.org. Retrieved 2022-01-14.