Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arbuthnotiana
ID:
331648

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kraenzl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1892

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 11: 522 (1892)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330980



Common Names

  • Vanda arbuthnotiana
  • Arbuthnot's Vanda
  • Arbuthnot's Orchid


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Description

Vanda arbuthnotiana (also called Arbuthnot's Vanda, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to India and Southeast Asia. It has long, leathery leaves and small purple flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in moist, shady habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda arbuthnotiana is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda arbuthnotiana has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant fragrance. The seeds are small, black and oval-shaped. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda arbuthnotiana is an epiphytic orchid native to India. It can be propagated from seed or division of the rootstock. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate light frost. It should be watered regularly during the growing season.

Where to Find Vanda arbuthnotiana

Vanda arbuthnotiana can be found in the tropical forests of India and Sri Lanka.

Vanda arbuthnotiana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda arbuthnotiana?

Vanda arbuthnotiana

What kind of environment does Vanda arbuthnotiana prefer?

Vanda arbuthnotiana prefers warm, humid climates.

What type of soil does Vanda arbuthnotiana need?

Vanda arbuthnotiana needs well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

Species in the Vanda genus

Vanda alpina, Vanda arbuthnotiana, Vanda arcuata, Vanda bensonii, Vanda bicolor, Vanda bidupensis, Vanda boumaniae, Vanda brunnea, Vanda coerulea, Vanda coerulescens, Vanda celebica, Vanda charlesworthtii, Vanda chlorosantha, Vanda concolor, Vanda confusa, Vanda cristata, Vanda dearei, Vanda denisoniana, Vanda devoogtii, Vanda falcata, Vanda flabellata, Vanda foetida, Vanda furva, Vanda fuscoviridis, Vanda gibbsiae, Vanda griffithii, Vanda hastifera, Vanda helvola, Vanda hindsii, Vanda insignis, Vanda jainii, Vanda javierae, Vanda lamellata, Vanda lilacina, Vanda limbata, Vanda liouvillei, Vanda lombokensis, Vanda luzonica, Vanda merrillii, Vanda petersiana, Vanda pumila, Vanda punctata, Vanda roeblingiana, Vanda sanderiana, Vanda saxatilis, Vanda scandens, Vanda stangeana, Vanda subconcolor, Vanda sumatrana, Vanda tessellata,

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,

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