Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
saraca-taquerensis
ID:
1331211

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci & J.B.F.Silva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 11: 410 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343665

Common Names

  • Dichaea saraca-taquerensis
  • Saraca-taquerensis Dichaea
  • Saraca-taquerensis Dichaea

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Description

Dichaea saraca-taquerensis (also called Saraca-taquerensis Dichaea, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid that can grow up to 40 cm tall. It is native to Brazil, and prefers moist, well-drained soils in sunny or partially shaded habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dichaea saraca-taquerensis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract butterflies and bees.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dichaea saraca-taquerensis has small white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. Its seedlings are small and light green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dichaea saraca-taquerensis is a fast-growing, evergreen climber. It can be propagated by cuttings taken from semi-ripe wood in summer or by layering. It can also be grown from seed, which should be sown in a cold frame in spring.

Where to Find Dichaea saraca-taquerensis

Dichaea saraca-taquerensis is native to Brazil and can be found in the state of Bahia.

Dichaea saraca-taquerensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dichaea saraca-taquerensis?

Dichaea saraca-taquerensis

What are the common names of Dichaea saraca-taquerensis?

Saraca-taquerensis Orchid

What is the native range of Dichaea saraca-taquerensis?

Brazil

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

Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
João Batista Fernándes da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.F.Silva' in the authors string.