Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
foliata
ID:
284918

Status:
valid

Authors:
(F.Muell.) Garay

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 30: 235 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000284250



Common Names

  • Pseudovanilla foliata
  • Foliata
  • Foliata Plant


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Synonyms

  • Ledgeria foliata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Erythrorchis foliarta F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Galeola altissima F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Galeola foliata F.Muell. [unknown]
  • Galeola ledgeri Fitzg. [unknown]

Description

Pseudovanilla foliata (also called Foliated False Vanilla, among many other common names) is a small evergreen vine native to Central and South America. It has leathery, dark green leaves and can grow up to 10 meters long. It is found in lowland and montane forests, as well as in coastal areas.

Uses & Benefits

Pseudovanilla foliata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Pseudovanilla foliata is white and tubular with five petals. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Pseudovanilla foliata is a fast-growing, evergreen shrub that can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist until germination. Cuttings should be taken from semi-hardwood stems and placed in a moist soil mix. Once established, it requires regular watering and fertilizing.

Where to Find Pseudovanilla foliata

Pseudovanilla foliata can be found in tropical and subtropical regions of Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Pseudovanilla foliata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Pseudovanilla foliata?

Pseudovanilla foliata

What are the common names of Pseudovanilla foliata?

False Vanilla

What is the natural habitat of Pseudovanilla foliata?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-166574: Based on the initial data import
Ferdinand von Mueller (1825-1896): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'F.Muell.' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.