Status:
valid
Authors:
(Hall) Peitz
Source:
tro
Year:
1972
Citation Micro:
Jahresber. Naturwiss. Vereins Wuppertal 25: 189 (1972), basionym not validly publ.
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001223474
Common Names
- Dactyloglossum Ullmannii
- Ullmannii Orchid
- Ullmannii
Description
Dactyloglossum ullmannii (also called Ullmann's Tongue Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves. It is native to Central and South America and is found in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dactyloglossum ullmannii is an ornamental plant used in gardens and flower arrangements.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dactyloglossum ullmannii is yellow, with a white center, and is about 1 cm in diameter. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are about 1 cm tall and have a single, thin stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dactyloglossum ullmannii is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. Propagation is done through division of the plant or through seed germination.
Where to Find Dactyloglossum ullmannii
Dactyloglossum ullmannii is native to India, Sri Lanka, and Myanmar.
Species in the Dactyloglossum genus
Species in the Orchidaceae family
Aa fiebrigii,
Aa hartwegii,
Aa hieronymi,
Aa leucantha,
Aa lorentzii,
Aa macra,
Aa achalensis,
Aa maderoi,
Aa mandonii,
Aa matthewsii,
Aa microtidis,
Aa paleacea,
Aa argyrolepis,
Aa riobambae,
Aa rosei,
Aa schickendanzii,
Aa sphaeroglossa,
Aa trilobulata,
Aa weddelliana,
Aa aurantiaca,
Aa calceata,
Aa colombiana,
Aa denticulata,
Aa erosa,
Aa figueroi,
Aa lozanoi,
Aa lehmannii,
Acampe carinata,
Acampe cephalotes,
Acampe ochracea,
Acampe pachyglossa,
Acampe praemorsa,
Acampe joiceyana,
Acampe hulae,
Acanthophippium bicolor,
Acanthophippium chrysoglossum,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Acanthophippium eburneum,
Acanthophippium gougahense,
Acanthophippium javanicum,
Acanthophippium lilacinum,
Acanthophippium mantinianum,
Acanthophippium parviflorum,
Acanthophippium pictum,
Acanthophippium splendidum,
Acanthophippium striatum,
Acanthophippium sylhetense,
Acanthophippium curtisii,
Achlydosa glandulosa,
Acianthera aculeata,