Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
sotoarenasii
ID:
1335304

Status:
valid

Authors:
M.Pignal, Azof.-Bolaños & Grisoni

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Eur. J. Taxon. 284: 17 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347758

Common Names

  • Vanilla sotoarenasii
  • Sotoarenasii Vanilla
  • Sotoarenasii Orchid

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Description

Vanilla sotoarenasii (also called 'Sotoarenasii Vanilla' and 'Sotoarenasii Plant', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is a small plant, with a single, erect, leafless stem, and a single, large, showy flower. It is found in humid, tropical forests, usually at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Vanilla sotoarenasii is used as a flavoring agent in food and drinks, as well as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanilla sotoarenasii has small, white flowers with five petals and a tubular calyx. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings are slender and have long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanilla sotoarenasii is a tropical evergreen vine native to Central and South America. It can be propagated by seed or by cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in partial shade and requires regular watering. It is best to fertilize the plant in spring and summer with a balanced fertilizer. It is also susceptible to root rot if the soil is too wet.

Where to Find Vanilla sotoarenasii

Vanilla sotoarenasii is native to South America, and can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Vanilla sotoarenasii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla sotoarenasii?

Vanilla sotoarenasii

What is the common name of Vanilla sotoarenasii?

Sotoarenas' Vanilla

Where is Vanilla sotoarenasii found?

It is found in the tropical forests of Mexico.

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

Marc M. Pignal (b.1964): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Pignal' in the authors string.
José B. Azofeifa-Bolaños: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Azof.-Bolaños' in the authors string.
Michel Grisoni: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Grisoni' in the authors string.