Vanda wightii Rchb. f.
Taxonomy & Nomenclature
Conservation Status
Rediscovered
Distribution
Karnataka, Kerala and Tamil Nadu, India
Biology & Ecology
Hypodigm
Media
References
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https://agritech.tnau.ac.in/forestry/forestry_threatened_plants_tamil_nadu.pdf ["Vanda wigjtii"]