Status:
valid
Authors:
Guillaumin & Sigaldi
Source:
wcs
Year:
1964
Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 36: 162 (1964)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000331588
Common Names
- Vanilla yersiniana
- Yersiniana Vanilla
- Yersiniana Orchid
Description
Vanilla yersiniana (also called Yersin's Vanilla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to India. It is an epiphytic orchid with a single, erect stem and a single leaf. It grows in humid forests and rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Vanilla yersiniana is used in the production of perfumes and cosmetics, as well as in aromatherapy. It is also used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Vanilla yersiniana has white, star-shaped flowers, with a yellow lip and a long, thin seedpod. The seeds are small, black and round, and the seedlings have thin, wiry stems.
Cultivation and Propagation
Vanilla yersiniana can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Stem cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods should be done in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Vanilla yersiniana
Vanilla yersiniana is native to tropical regions of Mexico, Central America, and South America.
Vanilla yersiniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Vanilla yersiniana?
Vanilla yersiniana
What is the natural habitat of Vanilla yersiniana?
Vanilla yersiniana is native to Madagascar
What are the uses of Vanilla yersiniana?
Vanilla yersiniana is used in flavoring and perfumery
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
de Sigaldi: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sigaldi' in the authors string.