Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
capixaba
ID:
1304870

Status:
valid

Authors:
Fraga & D.R.Couto

Source:
Flora do Brasil 2020 (JBRJ)

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 296(1): 64 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001317324

Common Names

  • Vanilla capixaba
  • Capixaba Vanilla
  • Capixaba Orchid

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Description

Vanilla capixaba (also called Capixaba 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 capixaba 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 capixaba 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 capixaba is a tropical vine that is propagated from cuttings. It can be grown in full sun or partial shade and requires well-drained soil. It is best to water the plant regularly and fertilize it every few weeks with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Vanilla capixaba

Vanilla capixaba is native to Brazil.

Vanilla capixaba FAQ

What is the scientific name of Vanilla capixaba?

Vanilla capixaba

What is the natural habitat of Vanilla capixaba?

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

What are the main uses of Vanilla capixaba?

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

Claudio Nicoletti de Fraga: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Fraga' in the authors string.
Dayvid Rodrigues Couto (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.R.Couto' in the authors string.