Status:
valid
Authors:
Dodson
Source:
wcs
Year:
1989
Citation Micro:
Icon. Pl. Trop. , ser. 2, 5: t. 441 (1989)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000942904
Common Names
- Dichaea Suarezii
- Suarez's Orchid
- Tropical Orchid
Description
Dichaea suarezii (also called 'Suarez's Dichaea', among many other common names) is a perennial epiphyte with long, thin, arching stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Central and South America, and typically grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dichaea suarezii 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 suarezii flowers are small, white and have a yellow lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have two, long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dichaea suarezii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or mounted on a tree. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be kept moist but not soggy. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Division should be done when the plant is actively growing and the divisions should be planted in separate pots.
Where to Find Dichaea suarezii
Dichaea suarezii is native to Central and South America, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.
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,