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Vanilla imperialis

 
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Vanilla imperialis - The Imperial Vanilla
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Common name: The Imperial Vanilla
Family: Orchidaceae subfam. Vanilloideae (Orchid)
Distribution: W Tropical Africa to SW Ethiopia, Angola
Habitat: Montane rainforests; 2950-3940ft (900-1200m)
Life form: Vine/liana
Bloom Time (northern hemisphere): April to July
Bloom characteristics: Erect inflorescence is 6" (15 cm) long with successively opening green to white flowers that last 1-2 days and have a pink lip. Flowers are 6.4" (16 cm) across.
Description: This large, vine-like orchid is both the largest orchid in tropical Africa, and one of the most common African vanillas.
Links: African Orchids • Internet Orchid Species Photo Encyclopedia • JSTOR

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