Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
heterolopha
ID:
332147

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1938

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1938: 149 (1938)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331479

Common Names

  • Vanilla heterolopha
  • Heterolopha Vanilla
  • Vanilla Heterolopha

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Description

Vanilla heterolopha (also called 'Heterolopha Vanilla', among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, where it is found in moist forests and along riverbanks. It is a climbing vine with long, thin, pointed leaves and fragrant, white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vanilla heterolopha is used in aromatherapy and as a flavoring agent in food and beverages. It has calming and soothing effects, and can help to reduce stress and anxiety.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vanilla heterolopha is white 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 heterolopha is a climbing vine native to South America. It prefers to grow in full sun or partial shade in moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained seed-raising mix. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and should be semi-hardwood cuttings taken from the current season's growth.

Where to Find Vanilla heterolopha

Vanilla heterolopha is native to Madagascar and can be found in the tropical rainforest biome.

Vanilla heterolopha FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla heterolopha?

Vanilla heterolopha

What is the common name of Vanilla heterolopha?

Heterolopha Vanilla

What is the natural habitat of Vanilla heterolopha?

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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