Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Gentianales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
bicolor
ID:
331860

Status:
valid

Authors:
K.Schum.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1904

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 34: 332 (1904)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331192

Common Names

  • Vangueria bicolor
  • Bicolor Vangueria
  • Vangueria Bicolor

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Description

Vangueria bicolor (also called Two-colored Vangueria, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks in humid forests. It has long, thin leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with yellow veins.

Uses & Benefits

Vangueria bicolor is used as a traditional medicine for the treatment of fever, malaria, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vangueria bicolor is a small, white or cream-colored flower with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, oval-shaped seedlings.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vangueria bicolor can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, sunny location in a well-drained soil mix. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and rooted in a moist, well-draining soil mix. Both methods will take several weeks to several months to produce a healthy, mature plant.

Where to Find Vangueria bicolor

Vangueria bicolor is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Africa and Madagascar.

Vangueria bicolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vangueria bicolor?

Vangueria bicolor

What is the common name of Vangueria bicolor?

Bicolor Vangueria

What is the natural habitat of Vangueria bicolor?

Tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia

Species in the Vangueria genus

Vangueria apiculata, Vangueria bicolor, Vangueria chariensis, Vangueria cinnamomea, Vangueria cyanescens, Vangueria dryadum, Vangueria esculenta, Vangueria glabrata, Vangueria infausta, Vangueria kerstingii, Vangueria lasiantha, Vangueria latifolia, Vangueria loranthifolia, Vangueria macrocalyx, Vangueria madagascariensis, Vangueria obtusifolia, Vangueria parvifolia, Vangueria praecox, Vangueria proschii, Vangueria pygmaea, Vangueria randii, Vangueria senegalensis, Vangueria soutpansbergensis, Vangueria venosa, Vangueria volkensii, Vangueria agrestis, Vangueria albosetulosa, Vangueria bowkeri, Vangueria burnettii, Vangueria burttii, Vangueria cinerascens, Vangueria cistifolia, Vangueria coerulea, Vangueria discolor, Vangueria fulva, Vangueria fuscosetulosa, Vangueria gillettii, Vangueria gossweileri, Vangueria induta, Vangueria micropyren, Vangueria mollis, Vangueria monteiroi, Vangueria pachyantha, Vangueria pallidiflora, Vangueria psammophila, Vangueria quarrei, Vangueria rhodesiaca, Vangueria rufescens, Vangueria schliebenii, Vangueria schumanniana,

Species in the Rubiaceae family

Acranthera abbreviata, Acranthera anamallica, Acranthera athroophlebia, Acranthera atropella, Acranthera aurantiaca, Acranthera axilliflora, Acranthera bullata, Acranthera capitata, Acranthera ceylanica, Acranthera didymocarpa, Acranthera endertii, Acranthera frutescens, Acranthera grandiflora, Acranthera hallieri, Acranthera hirtostipula, Acranthera involucrata, Acranthera johannis-winkleri, Acranthera lanceolata, Acranthera longipes, Acranthera longipetiolata, Acranthera maculata, Acranthera megaphylla, Acranthera monantha, Acranthera nieuwenhuisii, Acranthera ophiorhizoides, Acranthera parviflora, Acranthera philippensis, Acranthera ruttenii, Acranthera salmonea, Acranthera siamensis, Acranthera siliquosa, Acranthera simalurensis, Acranthera sinensis, Acranthera strigosa, Acranthera tomentosa, Acranthera variegata, Acranthera velutinervia, Acranthera yatesii, Acranthera philippinensis, Acranthera burmanica, Acranthera virescens, Acranthera hoangii, Acranthera collina, Acrobotrys discolor, Acrosynanthus jamaicensis, Acrosynanthus latifolius, Acrosynanthus minor, Acrosynanthus ovatus, Acrosynanthus parvifolius, Acrosynanthus revolutus,

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