Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
vanilloides
ID:
284923

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

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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.

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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 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166579: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.