Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
peruviensis
ID:
943541

Status:
valid

Authors:
D.E.Benn. & Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Icon. Orchid. Peruv. : t. 631 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942879

Common Names

  • Peruviensis Dichaea
  • Peruvian Dichaea
  • Peruviensis-Shaped Dichaea

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Description

Dichaea peruviensis (also called 'Peruvian Dichaea', among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte with long, thin, arching stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Peru, and typically grows in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaea peruviensis 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

Dichaea peruviensis flowers are small, white and have a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichaea peruviensis 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 peruviensis

Dichaea peruviensis is native to Peru.

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-61259: Based on the initial data import
David E. Bennett (1923-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'D.E.Benn.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.