Status:
valid
Authors:
Fraga & Pansarin
Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)
Year:
2017
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 296(1): 66 (2017)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317318
Common Names
- Vanilla paulista
- Paulista Vanilla
- Paulista Orchid
Description
Vanilla paulista (also called Paulista Vanilla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is an epiphyte.
Uses & Benefits
Vanilla paulista is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Vanilla paulista is small and white, with a single whorl of 6 tepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanilla paulista is a tropical vine that is propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Vanilla paulista
Vanilla paulista is native to Brazil.
Vanilla paulista FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanilla paulista?
Vanilla paulista
What is the common name of Vanilla paulista?
Paulista Vanilla
What type of plant is Vanilla paulista?
Orchid
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,