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Vanilla

Vanilla planifolia

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Habitat & Distribution

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

Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).

🇦🇴 Angola 🇧🇷 Brazil 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇰🇲 Comoros 🇨🇩 Congo (DRC) 🇨🇺 Cuba 🇫🇯 Fiji 🇬🇹 Guatemala 🇭🇳 Honduras 🇫🇲 Micronesia 🇵🇼 Palau 🇸🇹 Sao Tome and Principe 🇸🇨 Seychelles 🇺🇸 United States

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Plantae (Plants)

Phylum

Magnoliophyta (Flowering Plants)

Class

Liliopsida (Monocots)

Order

Asparagales (Asparagales)

Species

Vanilla planifolia (Vanilla)

Names in Other Languages

Spanish vainilla

French vanille

German Vanille

Portuguese baunilha

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Vanilla?

The scientific name of Vanilla is Vanilla planifolia. It belongs to the genus Vanilla.

Where does Vanilla live?

Vanilla is found in Widely distributed across Africa (5 countries), North America (4 countries), Oceania and the Pacific (Fiji, Micronesia, Palau), and South America (Brazil, Colombia).. Countries include Angola, Brazil, Colombia, Comoros, Congo (DRC), Cuba, Fiji, Guatemala, Honduras, Micronesia.

What family does Vanilla belong to?

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) belongs to the genus Vanilla, which is part of the taxonomic family Orchidaceae.

What kingdom does Vanilla belong to?

Vanilla (Vanilla planifolia) belongs to the kingdom Plantae (Plants).

What are the closest relatives of Vanilla?

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