Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
javierae
ID:
331710

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.Tiu ex Fessel & Lückel

Source:
wcs

Year:
1990

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 41: 146 (1990)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331042



Common Names

  • Vanda javierae
  • Javierae Vanda
  • Vanda Javierae


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Description

Vanda javierae (also called Javier's Vanda, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees and rocks in humid forests. It has long, thin leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers with red veins.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda javierae 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 javierae has white to pink flowers with five petals and yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda javierae is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning that it grows on other plants or trees. It can be propagated by division or by seed. When propagating by division, it is best to divide the plant in the spring or summer. When propagating by seed, it is best to sow the seeds in a sterile medium and keep the temperature and humidity high. The seedlings should be kept in bright, indirect light and watered regularly.

Where to Find Vanda javierae

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

Vanda javierae FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Vanda javierae?

Vanda javierae is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.

What is the flower color of Vanda javierae?

The flowers of Vanda javierae are typically white or yellow.

What is the size of Vanda javierae?

Vanda javierae 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-211485: Based on the initial data import
Emil Lückel (b.1927): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lückel' in the authors string.
Hans Fessel (b.1929): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fessel' in the authors string.
Danny Tiu (b.1940): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.Tiu' in the authors string.