Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
arcuata
ID:
1304880

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pansarin & M.R.Miranda

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 267: 80 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317334



Common Names

  • Vanilla arcuata
  • Arcuate Vanilla
  • Arcuate Orchid


Searching for Vanilla arcuata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Vanilla arcuata (also called Arched Vanilla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Brazil. It is found in wet montane forests, and is an epiphyte.

Uses & Benefits

Vanilla arcuata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover. It is also used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Vanilla arcuata is white, small and tubular. The seed is small, brown and oblong. The seedlings are small and green.

Searching for Vanilla arcuata? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Vanilla arcuata is a tropical evergreen vine native to Mexico. It can be propagated from stem cuttings or by division. Stem cuttings should be taken in the spring or summer and planted in a well-draining potting mix. Division can be done in the spring or summer by carefully separating the plant into several sections and planting each section in its own pot.

Where to Find Vanilla arcuata

Vanilla arcuata is native to Brazil.

Vanilla arcuata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla arcuata?

Vanilla arcuata

What is the natural habitat of Vanilla arcuata?

It is found in tropical and subtropical moist forests in South America

What are the main uses of Vanilla arcuata?

It is used for medicinal and ornamental purposes

Species in the Vanilla genus

Vanilla abundiflora, Vanilla acuminata, Vanilla acuta, Vanilla africana, Vanilla albida, Vanilla andamanica, Vanilla angustipetala, Vanilla annamica, Vanilla aphylla, Vanilla appendiculata, Vanilla bahiana, Vanilla barbellata, Vanilla barrereana, Vanilla bertoniensis, Vanilla bicolor, Vanilla borneensis, Vanilla bradei, Vanilla calyculata, Vanilla chalotii, Vanilla chamissonis, Vanilla claviculata, Vanilla columbiana, Vanilla coursii, Vanilla crenulata, Vanilla cristagalli, Vanilla cucullata, Vanilla decaryana, Vanilla diabolica, Vanilla dietschiana, Vanilla dilloniana, Vanilla dubia, Vanilla dungsii, Vanilla edwallii, Vanilla fimbriata, Vanilla francoisii, Vanilla gardneri, Vanilla giulianettii, Vanilla grandifolia, Vanilla griffithii, Vanilla guianensis, Vanilla hallei, Vanilla hamata, Vanilla hartii, Vanilla havilandii, Vanilla helleri, Vanilla heterolopha, Vanilla hostmannii, Vanilla humblotii, Vanilla imperialis, Vanilla inodora,

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

Emerson Ricardo Pansarin: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Pansarin' in the authors string.
Marcelo Rodrigues Miranda: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.R.Miranda' in the authors string.