Pompona Vanilla
Vanilla pompona Schiede
Names
| English | Pompona Vanilla |
|---|---|
| Dutch | — |
| Spanish | — |
| Chinese | 大花香荚兰 |
| Scientific name | Vanilla pompona Schiede |
About this species
Vanilla pompona is a species of vanilla orchid. It is native to Mexico and northern South America, and is one of the sources for vanilla flavouring, due to its high vanillin content. According to research by British and Swedish scientists, the smell of vanilla is a favorite among most people in the world.
Vanilla pompona found in the Peruvian Amazon has been tested using HPLC analysis showing a concentration of vanillin content up to 9.88g/100g making it suitable for the food or cosmetic industry.
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Vanilla pompona, es una especie de orquídea de hábito trepador y de crecimiento esparcido que es originaria de México a Costa Rica.
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Classification
| Kingdom | Plantae |
|---|---|
| Phylum | Tracheophyta |
| Class | Liliopsida |
| Order | Asparagales |
| Family | Orchidaceae |
| Genus | Vanilla |
In Suriname
Where it has been recorded
- Sipaliwini2
Districts with at least one record that has coordinates. Shaded districts have records.
