Natural History, and Conservation of Vanilla (Orchidaceae) in Amazonian Wetlands of Madre de Dios, Per
This paper presents the results of a study of six Vanilla species that occur primarily in wetland ecosystems of Madre de Dios, Peru, in the southern Peruvian Amazon. While extremely rare outside wetlands, the genus is one of the most conspicuous elements of wetland vegetation due to its high visibility and abundance, yet it is virtually unknown even to local residents. Here we describe each species in detail with notes and observations from field studies of their natural history. We also offer a key for their identification. We conclude with a discussion of conservation implications and recommendations for continued investigation of Vanilla orchids and their Amazonian wetland habitats.
Autor(es):Householder, E; Janovec, J; Balarezo, A; Huinga, J; Wells, J.; Valega, R. Maruenda, H.; Christeson, E.
Año: 2010
Título de la revista: J. Bot. Res. Inst. Texas.
Volumen: 4
Número: 1
Página inicial - Página final: 227-243
Url: https://www.jstor.org/stable/41971995?seq=1