Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
elliptica
ID:
387374

Status:
valid

Authors:
Dressler & Folsom

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Lankesteriana 3: 25 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386706

Common Names

  • Dichaea elliptica
  • Elliptic Dichaea
  • Elliptic-Leaved Dichaea

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Description

Dichaea elliptica (also called Star Orchid, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has white to pink flowers and grows in humid forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaea elliptica is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and its leaves are edible.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichaea elliptica has small, white flowers with five petals that are about 1 cm in diameter. The seeds are small, black, and round. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichaea elliptica is a hardy, drought-tolerant plant that can be grown in a variety of soils. It prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Propagation is by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and divisions can be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Dichaea elliptica

Dichaea elliptica can be found in the high Andes of Peru, Bolivia, and Argentina.

Dichaea elliptica FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichaea elliptica?

Dichaea elliptica

What is the common name of Dichaea elliptica?

Elliptic Dichaea

What is the natural habitat of Dichaea elliptica?

Dichaea elliptica is native to 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-239358: Based on the initial data import
Robert Louis Dressler (1927-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dressler' in the authors string.
James P. Folsom (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Folsom' in the authors string.