Vanda luzonica

Taxobox
name = "Vanda luzonica"
regnum = Plantae
divisio = Magnoliophyta
classis = Liliopsida
ordo = Asparagales
familia = Orchidaceae
subfamilia = Epidendroideae
subtribus = Sarcanthinae
genus = "Vanda"
species = "V. luzonica"
binomial = "Vanda luzonica"

"Vanda luzonica" is a species of vanda, a flower of the orchid family. It is a rare type of orchid and is endangered. "Vanda luzonica" is named after the island of Luzon in the Philippines.

"Vanda luzonica" is epiphytic and can grow quite large, growing up to a metre long. It has leathery leaves growing from 20-50 cm in length. Its flowers look similar to those of "Vanda tricolor". The flowers are spaced loosely and are a bit waxy. The sepals and petals of this orchid are white with purple streaks and pink spots near the tips.

"Vanda luzonica" is found in the regions of Zambales Mountains, Bulacan, Tarlac and Rizal. It grows best at low altitude and in a mix of shade and sunlight.