Status:
valid
Authors:
Barb.Rodr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1937
Citation Micro:
Rodriguésia 2: 39 (1937)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000309241
Common Names
- Selenipedium vanillocarpum
- Vanillocarpum Selenipedium
- Vanillocarpum Palm
Description
Selenipedium vanillocarpum (also called Vanilla-fruited Selenipedium, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central America and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.
Uses & Benefits
Selenipedium vanillocarpum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and fruits. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases, wounds and inflammation.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Selenipedium vanillocarpum has small yellowish-green flowers with yellowish-brown fruits. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.
Cultivation and Propagation
Selenipedium vanillocarpum can be propagated by division or by seed. The plant should be grown in a sunny location in well-drained soil. Water regularly and fertilize monthly during the growing season.
Where to Find Selenipedium vanillocarpum
Selenipedium vanillocarpum can be found in the tropical rainforest of Central and South America.
Selenipedium vanillocarpum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Selenipedium vanillocarpum?
Selenipedium vanillocarpum
What is the family of Selenipedium vanillocarpum?
Orchidaceae
Where is Selenipedium vanillocarpum native to?
Venezuela
Species in the Selenipedium genus
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,