Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ciliolata
ID:
943469

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1917

Citation Micro:
Bull. Misc. Inform. Kew 1917: 83 (1917)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942807

Common Names

  • Ciliolata Dichaea
  • Dichaea Ciliolata
  • Ciliolata Orchid

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Description

Dichaea ciliolata (also called Ciliolata, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central America and northern South America. It has a single, long, thin, arching leaf and a single, short-lived, fragrant flower. It grows in humid forests, often on trees and rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaea ciliolata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a hedge plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat fever, colds, and headaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichaea ciliolata has small, yellow flowers with white centers. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichaea ciliolata 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 ciliolata

Dichaea ciliolata can be found in the tropical regions of Central and 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,

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