Vanilla planifolia is a species of vanilla orchid native to Mexico, Central America, Colombia, and Brazil. It is one of the primary sources for See more

Vanilla planifolia grows as an evergreen vine, either on the ground or on trees. It will sometimes grow as an epiphyte without rooting in the … See more

In its native habitat Vanilla planifolia depends on one or more pollinators. Several species of bee have been proposed including See more

The sap of most species of Vanilla orchid which exudes from cut stems or where pods are harvested can cause moderate to severe dermatitis if … See more

The first scientific description of Vanilla planifolia was published by Henry Charles Andrews in the eighth volume of his The Botanist's … See more

The major chemical components from the pods are vanillin, vanillic acid, 4-hydroxybenzaldehyde and 4-hydroxybenzoic acid. Vanillin makes up 80% of the total aromatic compounds found in the pods, in contrast to the 50% content of See more

Vanilla planifolia has been propagated clonally through cuttings rather than from seeds and selective breeding. As of 2023 there is only one patented cultivar, "Handa", and very few other named cultivars. The most important of these cultivars for … See more