Status:
valid
Authors:
Ormerod & Cootes
Source:
ipni
Year:
2013
Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 1(2): 14 (2013)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329953
Common Names
- Vanilla raabii
- Raabii Vanilla
- Raabii's Vanilla
Description
Vanilla raabii (also called Raab's Vanilla, among many other common names) is a perennial climbing plant that is native to the mountains of Turkey and Iran. It has long, slender stems and small, fragrant white flowers. It is found in rocky, grassy meadows and open woodlands at elevations of up to 2,000 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Vanilla raabii is used in the production of perfumes and flavorings.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The Vanilla raabii flower has five petals that are white with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, white, and have a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanilla raabii is an evergreen vine native to Mexico. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be planted in a well-draining potting mix made up of equal parts of peat moss, perlite, and bark. Propagation is done through cuttings or by seed.
Where to Find Vanilla raabii
Vanilla raabii is native to Mexico and can be found in the wild in the states of Chiapas, Guerrero, and Oaxaca.
Vanilla raabii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanilla raabii?
Vanilla raabii
What is the common name of Vanilla raabii?
Vanilla raabii
Where does Vanilla raabii grow?
Vanilla raabii is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South 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,