Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
frankieana
ID:
1319882

Status:
valid

Authors:
Metusala & P.O'Byrne

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 9: 24 (2012 publ. 2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332336



Common Names

  • Vanda Frankieana
  • Vanda Orchid
  • Frankieana Orchid


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Description

Vanda frankieana (also called Frankie's Vanda, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to the Himalayas and other parts of Asia. It has a basal rosette of leaves and small white flowers. It is found in moist, shady areas such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda frankieana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda frankieana has small, white flowers with yellow anthers and a single pistil. The seeds are small, black and round. The seedlings are small and have a single, oval-shaped cotyledon.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda frankieana is a tropical plant that prefers bright, indirect light and a warm, humid environment. It requires a well-draining soil mix and should be watered regularly to keep the soil moist but not soggy. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes or by stem cuttings.

Where to Find Vanda frankieana

Vanda frankieana is found in tropical rainforests in South America, Central America, and the Caribbean.

Vanda frankieana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda frankieana?

Vanda frankieana

What is the family of Vanda frankieana?

Orchidaceae

What is the natural habitat of Vanda frankieana?

Vanda frankieana is found in tropical forests in India, Sri Lanka, and Southeast Asia.

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,

References

Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Destario Metusala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Metusala' in the authors string.