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
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.
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 Deiregyne genus
Deiregyne densiflora,
Deiregyne alinae,
Deiregyne chartacea,
Deiregyne cochleata,
Deiregyne diaphana,
Deiregyne eriophora,
Deiregyne falcata,
Deiregyne nonantzin,
Deiregyne obtecta,
Deiregyne pallens,
Deiregyne pseudopyramidalis,
Deiregyne pterygodium,
Deiregyne ramirezii,
Deiregyne rhombilabia,
Deiregyne sheviakiana,
Deiregyne tamayoi,
Deiregyne thelyrnitra,
Deiregyne velata,
Deiregyne tenorioi,
Deiregyne callifera,
Deiregyne flavoferruginea,
Deiregyne hagsateri,
Deiregyne velutina,
Deiregyne hio,
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,