Orchidaceae · Vanilla

Vanilla walkeriae

Climber
Habit
Climber
Flowering
December-August

Plant Details

Scientific name
Vanilla walkeriae
Genus
Vanilla
Habit
Climber
Distribution
India, Sri Lanka
Flowering & fruiting
December-August
Conservation status
Not Evaluated (NE)

Leaf characters

Arrangement
Alternate
Simple type leaf character
Type
Simple
Entire margin leaf character
Margin
Entire
Parallel venation leaf character
Venation
Parallel

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — a field-mark hint, not measured for this exact species.

Flower & fruit characters

Flower symmetry
Bilateral
Inflorescence
Raceme
Fruit
Capsule

Typical of the Orchidaceae family — flowering plants only; individual species can differ.

Local Names

Malayalam
വാനില വാക്കേറിയെ

About Vanilla walkeriae

Vanilla walkeriae is a climber belonging to the Orchidaceae family (Orchid family). Members of this family are generally characterised by alternate/opposite simple leaves, spike/raceme/panicle flower clusters, capsule with dust seeds fruit. It occurs across India, Sri Lanka. Flowering and fruiting are typically seen during December-August.

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Botanical family

Orchidaceae

Orchid family

Vanilla walkeriae belongs to the Orchidaceae family.

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