Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
villiersii
ID:
944182

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach. & Olszewski

Source:
wcs

Year:
2001

Citation Micro:
Fl. Cameroun 36: 818 (2001)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000943520



Common Names

  • Dinklageella
  • Villiersii Dinklageella
  • Villiersii Tree


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Description

Dinklageella villiersii (also called Villiers' 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 villiersii has many non-medical uses, including as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and as a source of fiber for making rope and other materials.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dinklageella villiersii 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

Cultivation and propagation of Dinklageella villiersii can be done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. Cuttings should be taken from healthy plants and rooted in a moist soil mix. Both methods will require adequate light and warmth for successful growth.

Where to Find Dinklageella villiersii

Dinklageella villiersii 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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-61941: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.
Tomasz S. Olszewski (b.1957): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Olszewski' in the authors string.