Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
foetida
ID:
331690

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1906

Citation Micro:
Icon. Bogor. : t. 221 (1906)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331022

Common Names

  • Vanda foetida
  • Foul-smelling Vanda
  • Foul-smelling Orchid

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Description

Vanda foetida (also called 'Blue Vanda', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia. It is an epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants, and is found in tropical forests and mangroves. It has a long, thin stem with bright green, leathery leaves and a cluster of bright blue flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda foetida 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 foetida has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda foetida 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 foetida

Vanda foetida can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Vanda foetida FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Vanda foetida?

Vanda foetida is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the flower color of Vanda foetida?

The flowers of Vanda foetida are typically white or yellow.

What is the size of Vanda foetida?

Vanda foetida 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,

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