Vanilla imperialis
Also known as: Vanilla grandifolia var. lujae (De Wild.) Geerinck +4 more
- Vanilla grandifolia var. lujae (De Wild.) Geerinck
- Vanilla imperialis var. congolensis De Wild.
- Vanilla imperialis var. congolensis DeWild.
- Vanilla lujae De Wild.
- Vanilla lujae DeWild.
Botanical Data
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
- WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a climber.
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Vanilla imperialis is a climbing orchid within the Orchidaceae family. It originates in Africa. Within its native range, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.
Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Climber / Vine
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial
Native Range
Continents (WGSRPD)
AFRICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
East Tropical Africa, Northeast Tropical Africa, South Tropical Africa, West Tropical Africa, West-Central Tropical Africa
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Angola, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Tanzania, Uganda, Zaïre