Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
circe
ID:
946275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & R.Escobar

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 15: 11 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945613



Common Names

  • Circe Dracula
  • Circe Orchid
  • Circe's Dracula


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Description

Dracula circe (also called 'Circe' or 'Circe Dracula', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has broad, ovate leaves that are typically green with purple spots. It is found in humid montane forests, usually growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula circe 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

The flower of Dracula circe is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula circe is a tropical epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. The seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept at a temperature of 25-30°C for germination.

Where to Find Dracula circe

Dracula circe 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-64045: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Rodrigo Escobar (1935-2009): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.Escobar' in the authors string.