Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
alcantarae
ID:
943439

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Benn. & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1998

Citation Micro:
Lindleyana 13(1): 31 (1998).

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942777

Common Names

  • Alcantarae Dichaea
  • Dichaea Alcantarae
  • Alcantarae Orchid

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Description

Dichaea alcantarae (also called 'Cats Tail', among many other common names) is a small shrub native to tropical Africa. It has small, ovate leaves and produces small, white flowers. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests and along riverbanks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaea alcantarae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of nectar for bees and butterflies. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat a variety of ailments including coughs, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichaea alcantarae is yellow with a purple lip. The seed is round and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichaea alcantarae is a species of orchid native to Central and South America. It can be propagated from seed, which should be sown in a well-draining soil mix and kept moist until germination. It can also be propagated from stem cuttings, which should be taken from mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The soil should be kept moist until the cuttings have rooted.

Where to Find Dichaea alcantarae

Dichaea alcantarae is native to Central America and northern South America.

Species in the Dichaea genus

Dichaea elliptica, Dichaea filiarum, Dichaea viridula, Dichaea alinae, Dichaea dressleri, Dichaea globosa, Dichaea gomez-lauritoi, Dichaea elianae, Dichaea acroblepara, Dichaea acuminata, Dichaea alcantarae, Dichaea amparoana, Dichaea anchorifera, Dichaea ancoraelabia, Dichaea anguina, Dichaea angustifolia, Dichaea angustisegmenta, Dichaea antioquiensis, Dichaea australis, Dichaea benzingii, Dichaea boliviana, Dichaea brachyphylla, Dichaea brevicaulis, Dichaea bryophila, Dichaea buchtienii, Dichaea cachacoensis, Dichaea calyculata, Dichaea camaridioides, Dichaea campanulata, Dichaea caquetana, Dichaea caveroi, Dichaea chasei, Dichaea chiquindensis, Dichaea ciliolata, Dichaea cleistogama, Dichaea cogniauxiana, Dichaea cornuta, Dichaea costaricensis, Dichaea cryptarrhena, Dichaea dammeriana, Dichaea delcastilloi, Dichaea ecuadorensis, Dichaea eligulata, Dichaea escobariana, Dichaea fragrantissima, Dichaea galeata, Dichaea glauca, Dichaea gorgonensis, Dichaea gracillima, Dichaea graminoides,

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61166: Based on the initial data import
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.