Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
rubra
ID:
1321416

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Lindl.) L.M.Gardiner

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 61: 51 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001333870



Common Names

  • Red Vanda
  • Vanda Rubra
  • Red Vanda


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Description

Vanda rubra (also called red vanda, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to the mountains of Southeast Asia and is found in montane forests. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing up to 1 m tall, with small, red flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Vanda rubra is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant. It is also used as a source of food, fuel, and fiber.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda rubra has large, red flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanda rubra is a tropical evergreen vine that grows best in full sun to partial shade. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and can tolerate some drought. Propagate by seed or cuttings.

Where to Find Vanda rubra

Vanda rubra is native to Thailand and can be found in the tropical rainforest regions of the country.

Vanda rubra FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda rubra?

Vanda rubra

What is the common name of Vanda rubra?

Red Vanda

What is the natural habitat of Vanda rubra?

Vanda rubra is found in the mountains of Central and Southern 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

John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.
Lauren Maria Gardiner (b.1981): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.M.Gardiner' in the authors string.