Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
abundiflora
ID:
332063

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 2: 21 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331395

Common Names

  • Vanilla abundiflora
  • Abundiflora Vanilla
  • Abundiflora

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Description

Vanilla abundiflora (also called Vanilla Orchid, among many other common names) is an evergreen vine native to tropical regions of the world. It has long, thin leaves and grows in tropical forests and other humid habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vanilla abundiflora is used as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headache, and stomachache.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: White or yellowish, tubular, fragrant. Seed: Brown, oblong, flat. Seedlings: Oval-shaped cotyledons, hairy stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanilla abundiflora can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained, sandy soil and kept moist. Division is best done in the spring. Plants should be divided every 3-4 years to ensure healthy growth.

Where to Find Vanilla abundiflora

Vanilla abundiflora can be found in the tropical regions of Africa, particularly in Angola, Cameroon, and Congo.

Vanilla abundiflora FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla abundiflora?

Vanilla abundiflora

What is the common name of Vanilla abundiflora?

Abundant-flowered Vanilla

What is the natural habitat of Vanilla abundiflora?

It is native to tropical Africa

Species in the Vanilla genus

Vanilla abundiflora, Vanilla acuminata, Vanilla acuta, Vanilla africana, Vanilla albida, Vanilla andamanica, Vanilla angustipetala, Vanilla annamica, Vanilla aphylla, Vanilla appendiculata, Vanilla bahiana, Vanilla barbellata, Vanilla barrereana, Vanilla bertoniensis, Vanilla bicolor, Vanilla borneensis, Vanilla bradei, Vanilla calyculata, Vanilla chalotii, Vanilla chamissonis, Vanilla claviculata, Vanilla columbiana, Vanilla coursii, Vanilla crenulata, Vanilla cristagalli, Vanilla cucullata, Vanilla decaryana, Vanilla diabolica, Vanilla dietschiana, Vanilla dilloniana, Vanilla dubia, Vanilla dungsii, Vanilla edwallii, Vanilla fimbriata, Vanilla francoisii, Vanilla gardneri, Vanilla giulianettii, Vanilla grandifolia, Vanilla griffithii, Vanilla guianensis, Vanilla hallei, Vanilla hamata, Vanilla hartii, Vanilla havilandii, Vanilla helleri, Vanilla heterolopha, Vanilla hostmannii, Vanilla humblotii, Vanilla imperialis, Vanilla inodora,

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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