Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
paludosa
ID:
1304872

Status:
valid

Authors:
Pansarin, J.M.Aguiar & A.W.C.Ferreira

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 64: 157 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317326



Common Names

  • Vanilla paludosa
  • Paludose Vanilla
  • Paludose Orchid


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Description

Vanilla paludosa (also called Marsh 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 paludosa 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 paludosa is small and white, with a single whorl of 6 tepals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Vanilla paludosa is a slow-growing, long-lived perennial that is best propagated from cuttings. Take cuttings from healthy plants and place them in a well-drained soil mix. Keep the cuttings moist until they root. Once established, the plant is drought tolerant and requires little maintenance.

Where to Find Vanilla paludosa

Vanilla paludosa is native to Brazil.

Vanilla paludosa FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla paludosa?

Vanilla paludosa

What is the natural habitat of Vanilla paludosa?

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

What are the main uses of Vanilla paludosa?

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.
João M.R.B.V. Aguiar: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.Aguiar' in the authors string.
Alessandro Wagner Coelho Ferreira: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.W.C.Ferreira' in the authors string.