Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
malipoensis
ID:
1328567

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.H.Zou, Jiu X.Huang & Z.J.Liu

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 186: 94 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001341021



Common Names

  • Vanda malipoensis
  • Malipo Vanda
  • Malipoense Vanda
  • Malipo Orchid


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Description

Vanda malipoensis (also called Malipo Vanda, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to China. It is a perennial herb with a single stem, growing up to 30 cm tall. It has two basal leaves and a single inflorescence with up to 15 flowers. It typically grows in grasslands, scrublands, and rocky areas.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda malipoensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and its flowers are used in floral arrangements. It is also used to make essential oils and perfumes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vanda malipoensis is a small, yellow, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, rounded seed. The seedlings have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda malipoensis is an epiphytic orchid that can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers moist, well-drained soils in partial shade. It can be cultivated in containers or in the ground.

Where to Find Vanda malipoensis

Vanda malipoensis is native to East Asia, where it can be found in temperate forests.

Vanda malipoensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda malipoensis?

Vanda malipoensis

What is the common name of Vanda malipoensis?

Malipo Vanda

Where is Vanda malipoensis native to?

China

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

Zhong Jian Liu (b.1958): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Z.J.Liu' in the authors string.
Long Hai Zou: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.H.Zou' in the authors string.
Jiu Xiang Huang: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jiu X.Huang' in the authors string.