Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
astuta
ID:
946257

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 193 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945595



Common Names

  • Astuta Dracula
  • Astuta Orchid
  • Astuta's Dracula


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Description

Dracula astuta (also called Astuta's Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central America and South America, where it is found in wet montane forests. It is an epiphytic orchid growing to 0.3–1 m tall, with a single, large, heart-shaped leaf up to 1 m long.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula astuta is used in traditional medicine for treating fever, inflammation, and other ailments. It is also used as a natural insect repellent and as a natural dye for fabrics.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracula astuta has small, white flowers with yellowish-green veins. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have two, oval-shaped cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula astuta can be propagated by seeds or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-draining soil mix. Cuttings can be taken in spring or summer and should be planted in a well-draining soil mix. Both methods require regular watering and plenty of sunlight.

Where to Find Dracula astuta

Dracula astuta is native to the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.

Species in the Dracula genus

Dracula antonii, Dracula barrowii, Dracula christineana, Dracula deniseana, Dracula maduroi, Dracula mendozae, Dracula nigritella, Dracula sijmii, Dracula tsubotae, Dracula veleziana, Dracula dens-canis, Dracula saulii, Dracula callithrix, Dracula rojasii, Dracula senex-furens, Dracula erythrocodon, Dracula immunda, Dracula adrianae, Dracula alcithoe, Dracula amaliae, Dracula andreettae, Dracula anicula, Dracula anthracina, Dracula aphrodes, Dracula astuta, Dracula bella, Dracula bellerophon, Dracula benedictii, Dracula berthae, Dracula brangeri, Dracula carcinopsis, Dracula carlueri, Dracula chestertonii, Dracula chimaera, Dracula chiroptera, Dracula circe, Dracula citrina, Dracula cochliops, Dracula cordobae, Dracula cutis-bufonis, Dracula dalessandroi, Dracula dalstroemii, Dracula decussata, Dracula deltoidea, Dracula diabola, Dracula diana, Dracula dodsonii, Dracula erythrochaete, Dracula exasperata, Dracula fafnir,

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-64029: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.