Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
merrillii
ID:
331731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ames & Quisumb.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1932

Citation Micro:
Philipp. J. Sci. 47: 211 (1932)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331063



Common Names

  • Vanda merrillii
  • Merrillii Vanda
  • Vanda Merrillii


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Synonyms

  • Vanda merrillii immaculata Ames & Quisumb. [unknown]
  • Vanda merrillii rotorii Ames & Quisumb. [unknown]

Description

Vanda merrillii (also called 'Merrill's Vanda', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, leathery leaves and fragrant, yellow-green flowers. It is found in tropical forests and on trees in humid climates, and is often cultivated as an ornamental plant.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda merrillii is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headache, and stomach ache. It is also used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda merrillii has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda merrillii 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 merrillii

Vanda merrillii can be found in the Philippines.

Vanda merrillii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda merrillii?

Vanda merrillii

What is the common name of Vanda merrillii?

Vanda merrillii

What is the natural habitat of Vanda merrillii?

Tropical forests of 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-211504: Based on the initial data import
Eduardo Quisumbing (1895-1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Quisumb.' in the authors string.
Oakes Ames (1874-1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Ames' in the authors string.