Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cachacoensis
ID:
943460

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dodson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1993

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 19: 100. 1993

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942798

Common Names

  • Cachacoensis Dichaea
  • Dichaea Cachacoensis
  • Cachacoensis Orchid

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Description

Dichaea cachacoensis (also called Dichaea-de-cachacoense, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single stem and a single flower. It is native to South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaea cachacoensis 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 cachacoensis is yellow with a white lip and a long spur. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichaea cachacoensis can be cultivated in a well-draining soil mix, with bright, indirect light and high humidity. Propagation is best done through division, as the plant can be easily divided into multiple smaller plants.

Where to Find Dichaea cachacoensis

Dichaea cachacoensis 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-61185: Based on the initial data import
Calaway H. Dodson (1928-2020): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dodson' in the authors string.