Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
tricolor
ID:
331790

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1847

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 33: t. 59 (1847)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331122



Common Names

  • Vanda tricolor
  • Tricolor Vanda
  • Vanda Tricolor


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Synonyms

  • Vanda tricolor patersonii auct. [deprecated]
  • Vanda tricolor purpurea Carr [unknown]

Description

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

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Vanda tricolor var. tricolor
Vanda tricolor var. suavis (Lindl.) Rchb.f.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Vanda tricolor 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 tricolor is a species of orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It can be propagated by division or by seed. To cultivate, it should be grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be well-draining and should be kept moist but not soggy. Fertilize with a balanced orchid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Vanda tricolor

Vanda tricolor can be found in India, Myanmar, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Vanda tricolor FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanda tricolor?

Vanda tricolor

What is the common name of Vanda tricolor?

Vanda tricolor

What is the natural habitat of Vanda tricolor?

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-211560: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.