Status:
valid
Authors:
(Schltr.) Garay
Source:
wcs
Year:
1986
Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 236 (1986)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284255
Common Names
- Pseudovanilla vanilloides
- Vanilloides
- Vanilloides Plant
Synonyms
- Galeola vanilloides Schltr. [unknown]
Description
Pseudovanilla vanilloides (also called False Vanilla, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the Caribbean and Central America. It is found in moist forests and on shady cliffs.
Uses & Benefits
Pseudovanilla vanilloides is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a natural dye for fabrics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Pseudovanilla vanilloides is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Pseudovanilla vanilloides is a small shrub that grows up to 2 m in height. It is native to the Philippines and is found in lowland forests. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining potting mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and planted in a well-draining potting mix. The plant prefers partial shade and regular watering.
Where to Find Pseudovanilla vanilloides
Pseudovanilla vanilloides can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.
Pseudovanilla vanilloides FAQ
What is the scientific name of Pseudovanilla vanilloides?
Pseudovanilla vanilloides
What are the common names of Pseudovanilla vanilloides?
False Vanilla
What is the natural habitat of Pseudovanilla vanilloides?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
Species in the Pseudovanilla genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,