Status:
valid
Authors:
Tang & F.T.Wang
Source:
wcs
Year:
1974
Citation Micro:
Acta Phytotax. Sin. 12: 48 (1974)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331105
Common Names
- Vanda subconcolor
- Subconcolor Vanda
- Vanda Subconcolor
Synonyms
- Vanda subconcolor disticha Tang & F.T.Wang [unknown]
Description
Vanda subconcolor (also called 'Subconcolor 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 subconcolor 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 subconcolor has white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and green with two cotyledons.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanda subconcolor can be propagated through division of the rhizomes, or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It should be grown in a well-draining, coarse potting mix, and watered regularly. Fertilize every two weeks during the growing season.
Where to Find Vanda subconcolor
Vanda subconcolor can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Vanda subconcolor FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanda subconcolor?
Vanda subconcolor
What is the common name of Vanda subconcolor?
Vanda subconcolor
What is the natural habitat of Vanda subconcolor?
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,