Status:
valid
Authors:
P.O'Byrne & J.J.Verm.
Source:
wcs
Year:
2008
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 116: 10 (2008)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837147
Common Names
- Vanda Metusalae
- Metusalae Vanda
- Metusalae Orchid
Description
Vanda metusalae (also called Vanda metusalae, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Southeast Asia. It is found in moist habitats, such as wet forests and marshes.
Uses & Benefits
Vanda metusalae is a small, epiphytic plant native to Thailand. It is used in gardens and landscaping for its attractive foliage and small, yellow flowers. It is also used medicinally to treat a variety of ailments, including digestive issues, skin conditions, and respiratory problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanda metusalae has a large, star-shaped flower with a white lip and yellow-orange sepals and petals. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, long, thin leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanda metusalae is a slow-growing, evergreen epiphyte that can reach up to 30 cm in height. It prefers a bright, but not direct, light and a well-drained soil mix. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a seed bed. Division should be done in late spring or early summer.
Where to Find Vanda metusalae
Vanda metusalae is found in tropical and subtropical regions of Asia, including India, China, and Southeast Asia.
Vanda metusalae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanda metusalae?
Vanda metusalae
What are the common names of Vanda metusalae?
Common names of Vanda metusalae include Metusalae vanda and Metusalae orchid
What is the natural habitat of Vanda metusalae?
Vanda metusalae is native to India and typically grows in moist, shady forests
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,