Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
ophrydis
ID:
944080

Status:
valid

Authors:
(J.Koenig) Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Orchid Fl. Thailand 13: 18 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943418



Common Names

  • Dienia
  • Ophrydis Dienia
  • Ophrydis Tree


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Description

Dienia ophrydis (also called 'Ophrydis', among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant found in Central and South America. It is an evergreen shrub, growing up to 3 meters tall. It has large, glossy leaves and produces yellow flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dienia ophrydis is an ornamental plant that is grown for its attractive foliage. It is also used as a houseplant and in containers.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dienia ophrydis has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and round, and the seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dienia ophrydis is a tropical evergreen shrub that can be propagated by cuttings or layering. It prefers moist, well-drained soil and full sun. It is drought tolerant and can tolerate some shade.

Where to Find Dienia ophrydis

Dienia ophrydis is native to tropical regions of Africa and Asia.

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-61822: Based on the initial data import
Johann Gerhard König (1728-1785): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Koenig' in the authors string.
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.