Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paulista
ID:
1304864

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

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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.

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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,

References

Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.
Emerson Ricardo Pansarin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pansarin' in the authors string.