Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
perplexa
ID:
1317097

Status:
valid

Authors:
Motes & D.L.Roberts

Source:
ipni

Year:
2013

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 68: 337 (2013)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329551



Common Names

  • Perplexa
  • Vanda
  • Vanda Perplexa


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Description

Vanda perplexa (also called the perplexing vanda, among many other common names) is a small, epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has a thin, branching stem and small, oval-shaped leaves. It is typically found growing on trees in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda perplexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda perplexa has yellow-green, fragrant flowers with a white lip. The seed is a small, brown, round nutlet. The seedlings have two small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda perplexa is an epiphytic orchid that grows in humid tropical forests. It is native to Southeast Asia and can be propagated from seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix and kept moist until germination. Division should be done in spring or early summer and the divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix.

Where to Find Vanda perplexa

Vanda perplexa is native to Thailand.

Vanda perplexa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda perplexa?

Vanda perplexa

What type of plant is Vanda perplexa?

It is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae.

Where is Vanda perplexa native to?

Vanda perplexa is native to India.

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

David Lesford Roberts (b.1974): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.L.Roberts' in the authors string.
Martin Motes: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Motes' in the authors string.