Status:
valid
Authors:
Golamco, Claustro & de Mesa
Source:
wcs
Year:
2000
Citation Micro:
Waling-Waling Rev. 8(1): 10 (2000)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000810548
Common Names
- Vanda ustii
- V. ustii
- V. ustii
Description
Vanda ustii (also called Ust's Vanda, among many other common names) is a perennial shrub native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and bright yellow flowers that bloom in the summer. It is found in grasslands and open woodlands.
Uses & Benefits
Vanda ustii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used as an ingredient in perfumes and cosmetics.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanda ustii has small, white flowers that are arranged in clusters. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a rosette of leaves with a central stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Cultivation and propagation of Vanda ustii requires a warm, humid climate with temperatures ranging from 18-30°C. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizomes. Plant the rhizomes in a well-draining soil mix and water regularly.
Where to Find Vanda ustii
Vanda ustii is native to the Philippines.
Vanda ustii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanda ustii?
Vanda ustii
What is the common name of Vanda ustii?
Ust's Vanda
What is the habitat of Vanda ustii?
It is found in moist, shady places, such as in forests and along streams.
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
Andres S. Golamco: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Golamco' in the authors string.
Pompeyo de Mesa: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Mesa' in the authors string.