Status:
valid
Authors:
Valsko, Krahl & A.S.S.Holanda
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Acta Amazonica 44: 398 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001340492
Common Names
- Dichaea bragae
- Braga's Dichaea
- Braga Dichaea
Description
Dichaea bragae (also called Braga's Dichaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Costa Rica and grows in tropical and subtropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dichaea bragae is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a ground cover in landscaping.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dichaea bragae has small, yellow-green flowers that are borne in clusters. The seeds are small, dark brown and oval-shaped. The seedlings have two opposite, oval-shaped cotyledons and a single, unbranched stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichaea bragae is an epiphytic orchid that grows in dry, rocky areas. It can be propagated from cuttings or by division. Cuttings should be taken from the tips of the branches in early spring or late summer. The cuttings should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid location. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. The divisions should be planted in a well-draining potting mix and kept in a warm, humid location.
Where to Find Dichaea bragae
Dichaea bragae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of Central and South America, including Mexico, Colombia, and Peru.
Dichaea bragae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dichaea bragae?
Dichaea bragae
Where is Dichaea bragae native to?
Brazil
What is the flower color of Dichaea bragae?
White
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,