Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cobanensis
ID:
1316796

Status:
valid

Authors:
Archila

Source:
ipni

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 2(3): 47 (1999)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329250

Common Names

  • Coban Vanilla
  • Coban Orchid
  • Coban Lady Slipper

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Uses & Benefits

Vanilla cobanensis is an ornamental plant used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanilla cobanensis has small, white, fragrant flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are followed by long, thin, green seed pods that contain tiny, black seeds. The seedlings are thin and delicate, with long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanilla cobanensis is a hardy, evergreen vine that is easy to propagate and cultivate. It is best grown in moist, well-drained soil in full or partial shade. It can be propagated by division or cuttings taken in spring or summer.

Where to Find Vanilla cobanensis

Vanilla cobanensis can be found in the cloud forests of Guatemala and Honduras.

Vanilla cobanensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla cobanensis?

Vanilla cobanensis

What is the common name of Vanilla cobanensis?

Coban Vanilla

Where is Vanilla cobanensis found?

Central and South America

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,

References

Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.