Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Species:
drakeana
ID:
1412074

Status:
valid

Authors:
(André) Aguirre-Santoro

Source:
wcvp

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
Pl. Syst. Evol. 303: 626 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001424539



Common Names

  • Drake's Ronnbergia
  • Drakeana Ronnbergia
  • Drake's Star Orchid


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Description

Ronnbergia drakeana (also called 'Drake's Orchid', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical regions of Central and South America. It has a single stem with long, narrow leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow centers. It grows in moist, shady places such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Ronnbergia drakeana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and can be used as a groundcover in shady areas. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Ronnbergia drakeana has small, white flowers. The seed is a small, black, globular capsule. The seedlings have long, narrow, lance-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Ronnbergia drakeana can be propagated from seed or by division. When sowing seeds, use a well-draining soil mix and keep the soil moist. The seeds should germinate in 1-2 weeks. When propagating by division, divide the plant in spring or early summer and replant the divisions in well-draining soil. Ronnbergia drakeana prefers partial shade and should be grown in a sheltered location.

Where to Find Ronnbergia drakeana

Ronnbergia drakeana can be found in the wild in Mexico.

Ronnbergia drakeana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Ronnbergia drakeana?

Ronnbergia drakeana

What is the common name of Ronnbergia drakeana?

Drake's Ronnbergia

What is the natural habitat of Ronnbergia drakeana?

Tropical and subtropical forests

Species in the Bromeliaceae family

Acanthostachys pitcairnioides, Acanthostachys strobilacea, Acanthostachys calcicola, Aechmea abbreviata, Aechmea aculeatosepala, Aechmea alba, Aechmea alegrensis, Aechmea alopecurus, Aechmea ampla, Aechmea andersonii, Aechmea angustifolia, Aechmea anomala, Aechmea apocalyptica, Aechmea aquilega, Aechmea araneosa, Aechmea arenaria, Aechmea aripensis, Aechmea azurea, Aechmea bahiana, Aechmea bambusoides, Aechmea biflora, Aechmea blanchetiana, Aechmea blumenavii, Aechmea bocainensis, Aechmea brachystachys, Aechmea bracteata, Aechmea brassicoides, Aechmea brevicollis, Aechmea bromeliifolia, Aechmea bruggeri, Aechmea caesia, Aechmea callichroma, Aechmea calyculata, Aechmea campanulata, Aechmea candida, Aechmea cariocae, Aechmea carvalhoi, Aechmea castanea, Aechmea castelnavii, Aechmea cathcartii, Aechmea caudata, Aechmea chantinii, Aechmea coelestis, Aechmea colombiana, Aechmea comata, Aechmea conferta, Aechmea confusa, Aechmea conifera, Aechmea costantinii, Aechmea contracta,

References

Édouard André (1840-1911): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'André' in the authors string.
Julián Aguirre-Santoro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Aguirre-Santoro' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77165538-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].