Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
flavoferruginea
ID:
1327108

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Szlach.) J.M.H.Shaw

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 122: 38 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339562



Common Names

  • Deiregyne flavoferruginea
  • Flavoferruginea's Deiregyne
  • Deiregyne Flavoferruginea


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Description

Deiregyne flavoferruginea (also called Ferruginous-Flowered Deiregyne, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has a trailing habit and grows up to 3 feet long. The leaves are green and up to 4 inches long. The flowers are yellow and bloom in the summer. It grows in dry, sunny areas, often near rocks and cliffs.

Uses & Benefits

Deiregyne flavoferruginea is used as an ornamental plant in gardens. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, malaria, and gastrointestinal problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Deiregyne flavoferruginea has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Deiregyne flavoferruginea can be propagated by seed or division. Cultivation is best in moist, well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. It is a drought tolerant plant and will tolerate a wide range of soil types.

Where to Find Deiregyne flavoferruginea

Deiregyne flavoferruginea is native to Central America and can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Deiregyne flavoferruginea FAQ

What is the scientific name of Deiregyne flavoferruginea?

Deiregyne flavoferruginea

What is the common name of Deiregyne flavoferruginea?

Yellow-brown Deiregyne

Where is Deiregyne flavoferruginea found?

South America

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,

References

Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Julian Mark Hugh Shaw (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.M.H.Shaw' in the authors string.