Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rolfe ex Downie) Christenson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Indian Orchid J. 1: 156 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331020
Common Names
- Vanda flabellata
- Fan-shaped Vanda
- Fan-shaped Orchid
Synonyms
- Aerides flabellata Rolfe ex Downie [unknown]
Description
Vanda flabellata (also called 'Fan-shaped Vanda', among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 3 meters tall. It is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests and moist montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Vanda flabellata 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 flabellata has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanda flabellata is an epiphytic orchid that should be grown in a well-draining potting mix. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by seed. It is best to divide the rhizomes in the spring or summer, when the plant is actively growing.
Where to Find Vanda flabellata
Vanda flabellata can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.
Vanda flabellata FAQ
What is the natural habitat of Vanda flabellata?
Vanda flabellata is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
What is the flower color of Vanda flabellata?
The flowers of Vanda flabellata are typically white or yellow.
What is the size of Vanda flabellata?
Vanda flabellata 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,