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Davao's Pride: Waling-Waling Orchid (Vanda sanderiana)

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(DSC01969) The Philippines is home to more than a thousand species of orchids. These species are known for their exotic beauty. But the rarest and most beautiful of them all is Waling-Waling. In fact, Waling-Waling is so rare today that it is presumed to be nearing its extinction. Waling-Waling or Vanda sanderiana, is described as the "Queen of Philippine Orchids". One of the largest species in the world, waling-waling was discovered by German Taxonomist Heinrich Gustav Reicheinback in Mindanao in 1882. Since then, it has become the most sought-after flower in Mindanao. The discovery of Waling-Waling has influenced another thousand colorful and attractive vandaceous hybrids that are now part of the world's multibillion-dollar orchid and cutflower industry. Waling-Waling is famous for its large and colorful hybrids. It grows on tree trunks in the rainforests of Davao, Sultan Kudarat and other parts of Mindanao. It blooms only once a year, between July and October. However, the continuous plunder of this prized specimen has brought it to near extinction. The massive deforestation in Mindanao threatens the region's wildlife, including Waling-Waling which used to abound in the tropical forest of Mount Apo and its surrounding areas. Today, it is believed that Waling-Waling has more species abroad, particularly in Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong and Hawaii. (Taken from http://www.txtmania.com/articles/waling. php)

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    • What a beautiful orchid, Mary Ann. I guess I've seen it down here in Cuba, but I'm not so sure. There are many species out there! Thanks so much once again, my dear friend, for taking the time to swing by my flower album and label the unnamed species. So sweet of you indeed! What about the second flower shot in the album? Never seen it or heard of it before? If you can't find its name I'm afraid no one else will. Stay in touch, my sweet friend, and have a wonderful day. Jorge.

    • said jjjcccsss

    • 2011.02.22 at 06:57:38 PST

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