Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
moritzii
ID:
943524

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1859

Citation Micro:
Ned. Kruidk. Arch. 4: 328 (1859)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942862

Common Names

  • Moritzii Dichaea
  • Moritzii-Shaped Dichaea
  • Moritzii Dichaea

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Description

Dichaea moritzii (also called Moritz's Dichaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, light green leaves and produces small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, tropical forests in its native regions.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaea moritzii is used as an ornamental plant, as it produces attractive flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dichaea moritzii 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 moritzii is a small epiphytic orchid from Central and South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on cork or tree fern. It prefers bright light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Dichaea moritzii

Dichaea moritzii can be found in Colombia.

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,