vanilovník
Vanilla · Accepted scientific name
Scientific literature: Very Sparse (3 studies) · ★☆☆☆☆
Vanilovník, scientifically known as Vanilla, is a climbing orchid native to tropical regions. Renowned globally for its aromatic pods, this plant produces a complex, sweet essence used extensively in culinary and perfumery industries. Beyond its flavor, vanilla offers calming properties, making it a versatile treasure in traditional herbalism.
- Family
- Not available
- Native range
- Africa
- Parts used
- Not available
- Common names
- Vanilla Orchids
- Scientific synonyms
- Miguelia · Myrobroma · 1 more
Names and Synonyms
Common Names
- Vanilla Orchids
Scientific Names
Accepted name
VanillaSynonyms
- Miguelia
- Myrobroma
- Dictyophyllaria
Regional and Traditional Names
Spanish:
- Vainillas
German:
- Vanille
- vanilovník
French:
- Vaniller
- Vanillier
Sources: Wikidata, Catalogue of Life
Distribution
This plant is primarily distributed across several key regions within West Tropical Africa. In the western part of the continent, it can be found growing in Ghana. The species also inhabits the lush landscapes of Guinea and the Ivory Coast. Additionally, its presence extends into the tropical environments of Liberia. Finally, the geographical range of this medicinal plant includes Nigeria.
| Region | Area |
|---|---|
| West Tropical Africa | Ghana |
| West Tropical Africa | Guinea |
| West Tropical Africa | Ivory Coast |
| West Tropical Africa | Liberia |
| West Tropical Africa | Nigeria |
| West Tropical Africa | Sierra Leone |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Central African Republic |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Cameroon |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Congo |
| West-Central Tropical Africa | Equatorial Guinea |
Sources: The World Checklist of Vascular Plants (WCVP)
Chemicals
Vanilla has 2 reported phytochemicals identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported chemicals include vanillin, LIGNIN.
| Chemical | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| vanillin | 2 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| LIGNIN | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
vanillin
- TheScientificWorldJournal
- Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology
LIGNIN
- Plant science : an international journal of experimental plant biology
Preparations
Vanilla has 2 reported preparations identified across 0 scientific publications and several other databases. The most consistently reported preparations include EO, Vanilla.
| Preparation | Supporting sources | Consensus |
|---|---|---|
| Eo | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| Vanilla | 1 supporting sources | ★☆☆☆☆ |
Eo
- Food & function
Vanilla
- Vesalius : acta internationales historiae medicinae