Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
diabolica
ID:
332113

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.O'Byrne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1996

Citation Micro:
Malayan Orchid Rev. 30: 67 (1996)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331445

Common Names

  • Vanilla diabolica
  • Diabolica Vanilla
  • Diabolica

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Description

Vanilla diabolica (also called devil's vanilla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to South America. It is a climbing vine with long, thin stems and small, glossy leaves. The flowers are small and white, and the fruit is a fleshy capsule. It grows in tropical and subtropical forests, often in the understory of taller trees.

Uses & Benefits

Vanilla diabolica has a sweet, floral aroma and is used in perfumes, aromatherapy, and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help reduce inflammation and boost the immune system.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanilla diabolica has white flowers with a yellow labellum. Its seeds are small, dark brown, and oval in shape. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanilla diabolica is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a terrestrial orchid that grows in moist, shady habitats. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Vanilla diabolica

Vanilla diabolica is native to Mexico and Central America.

Vanilla diabolica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla diabolica?

Vanilla diabolica

What is the common name of Vanilla diabolica?

Devil's Vanilla

What is the natural habitat of Vanilla diabolica?

It is native to tropical 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-211876: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.