Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dubia
ID:
332118

Status:
valid

Authors:
Hoehne

Source:
wcs

Year:
1944

Citation Micro:
Arq. Bot. Estado São Paulo , n.s., f.m., 1: 126 (1944)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331450

Common Names

  • Vanilla dubia
  • Dubia Vanilla
  • Dubia

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Description

Vanilla dubia (also called Dubia Vanilla, among many other common names) is a species of climbing orchid native to Central America and northern South America. It has long, thin stems with leathery leaves and produces fragrant white flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Vanilla dubia 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

The flower of Vanilla dubia is yellow and has a sweet, fragrant scent. The seed is small and black, and the seedlings are light green with small, heart-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanilla dubia 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 dubia

Vanilla dubia is native to Mexico and Central America.

Vanilla dubia FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla dubia?

Vanilla dubia

What is the common name of Vanilla dubia?

Dubious Vanilla

What is the natural habitat of Vanilla dubia?

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,

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