West indian vanilla

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in grasslands, wetlands, forests, and cultivated landscapes.

Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.

🇺🇸 United States 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇧🇷 Brazil

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Pflanzen)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Spargelartige)

Family

Orchidaceae

Genus

Vanilla

Species

Vanilla pompona (West indian vanilla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish Bania

French vanillon

Similar Species in Vanilla

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Tahitivanille

Vanilla tahitensis

Not Evaluated

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Vanille

Vanilla planifolia

Not Evaluated

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Mexican vanilla

Vanilla mexicana

Not Evaluated

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of West indian vanilla?

The scientific name of West indian vanilla is Vanilla pompona. It belongs to the genus Vanilla.

Where does West indian vanilla live?

West indian vanilla is found in Distributed across Brazil, Colombia, and United States.. Countries include Brazil, Colombia, United States.

What family does West indian vanilla belong to?

West indian vanilla (Vanilla pompona) belongs to the genus Vanilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

What kingdom does West indian vanilla belong to?

West indian vanilla (Vanilla pompona) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Pflanzen).

What are the closest relatives of West indian vanilla?

The closest relatives of West indian vanilla in the genus Vanilla include Tahitivanille, Vanille, Mexican vanilla.