Status:
valid
Authors:
(Garay) Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1992
Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 7: 93 (1992)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330998
Common Names
- Vanda chlorosantha
- Green-flowered Vanda
- Green-flowered Orchid
Synonyms
- Trudelia chlorosantha Garay [unknown]
Description
Vanda chlorosantha (also called 'Green-flowered Vanda', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vanda chlorosantha is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is valued for its showy flowers.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanda chlorosantha has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanda chlorosantha is a terrestrial orchid native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.
Where to Find Vanda chlorosantha
Vanda chlorosantha can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Vanda chlorosantha FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Vanda chlorosantha?
Vanda chlorosantha is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What is the flower color of Vanda chlorosantha?
The flowers of Vanda chlorosantha are typically white or yellow.
What is the size of Vanda chlorosantha?
Vanda chlorosantha typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.
Species in the Vanda genus
Vanda alpina,
Vanda arbuthnotiana,
Vanda arcuata,
Vanda bensonii,
Vanda bicolor,
Vanda bidupensis,
Vanda boumaniae,
Vanda brunnea,
Vanda coerulea,
Vanda coerulescens,
Vanda celebica,
Vanda charlesworthtii,
Vanda chlorosantha,
Vanda concolor,
Vanda confusa,
Vanda cristata,
Vanda dearei,
Vanda denisoniana,
Vanda devoogtii,
Vanda falcata,
Vanda flabellata,
Vanda foetida,
Vanda furva,
Vanda fuscoviridis,
Vanda gibbsiae,
Vanda griffithii,
Vanda hastifera,
Vanda helvola,
Vanda hindsii,
Vanda insignis,
Vanda jainii,
Vanda javierae,
Vanda lamellata,
Vanda lilacina,
Vanda limbata,
Vanda liouvillei,
Vanda lombokensis,
Vanda luzonica,
Vanda merrillii,
Vanda petersiana,
Vanda pumila,
Vanda punctata,
Vanda roeblingiana,
Vanda sanderiana,
Vanda saxatilis,
Vanda scandens,
Vanda stangeana,
Vanda subconcolor,
Vanda sumatrana,
Vanda tessellata,
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,