Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cootesii
ID:
1335651

Status:
valid

Authors:
Motes

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 16: 341 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001348105

Common Names

  • Vanda
  • Cootesii
  • Vanda Cootesii

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Description

Vanda cootesii (also called Cootesii, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with fragrant, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical rainforests.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda cootesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its flowers are used to make tea.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda cootesii has small, white flowers with 5 petals. The seeds are small, dark brown and have a hard outer shell. The seedlings have two oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda cootesii 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 mature, healthy stems and placed in a potting mix that is kept moist until roots form. The plants should be grown in a sunny location and fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Vanda cootesii

Vanda cootesii can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of the world, including India, Sri Lanka, and the Philippines.

Vanda cootesii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda cootesii?

Vanda cootesii

What is the common name of Vanda cootesii?

Vanda

What type of plant is Vanda cootesii?

Orchid

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,

References

Martin Motes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Motes' in the authors string.