Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
celebica
ID:
331664

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1899

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1899: 131 (1899)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000330996



Common Names

  • Vanda celebica
  • Celebes Vanda
  • Celebes Orchid


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Description

Vanda celebica (also called 'Celebes Vanda', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is an epiphytic or lithophytic herb that grows up to 1 m tall. It is native to Southeast Asia, and it is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda celebica is used in traditional medicine to treat fever, headaches, and other ailments. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is valued for its showy flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda celebica 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 celebica is a terrestrial orchid native to the Philippines. It is best grown in a well-drained, humus-rich soil in partial shade. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Vanda celebica

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

Vanda celebica FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Vanda celebica?

Vanda celebica is native to the Philippines.

What is the flower color of Vanda celebica?

The flowers of Vanda celebica are typically white or yellow.

What is the size of Vanda celebica?

Vanda celebica typically grows to a height of about 1 meter.

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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