Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
minor
ID:
944181

Status:
valid

Authors:
Summerh.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1960

Citation Micro:
Kew Bull. 14: 156 (1960)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943519



Common Names

  • Dinklageella Minor
  • Small Dinklageella
  • Small-flowered Dinklageella


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Description

Dinklageella minor (also called Small Dinklageella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in West Africa. It has an erect stem that is usually about 15 cm tall and has two leaves. It has a single flower with white sepals and petals and a yellow labellum. It is found in moist deciduous forests and grasslands at elevations of 800-2000 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dinklageella minor is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used medicinally to treat various ailments such as fever, cold, cough, and stomach disorders.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dinklageella minor is yellow and has a white center. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinklageella minor is a tropical perennial plant that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers bright, indirect light and moist, well-drained soil. It can be propagated by division or stem cuttings. Cuttings should be taken from the stem and placed in a moist, well-draining potting mix. Keep the soil moist and the cutting in a warm, humid environment until it takes root.

Where to Find Dinklageella minor

Dinklageella minor is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America, from Mexico to Bolivia.

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,

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