Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
immunda
ID:
922063

Status:
valid

Authors:
A.Doucette

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 16: 38 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921398



Common Names

  • Dracula immunda
  • Immunda Dracula
  • Immunda Orchid


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Description

Dracula immunda (also called the Immundus Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Ecuador and Peru. It is a small epiphytic orchid, with a single leaf that is pleated and has a pointed tip. It grows in humid montane forests, and is found at elevations of 1000-2000 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula immunda is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracula immunda has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and succulent.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula immunda is an epiphytic orchid that prefers bright light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Dracula immunda

Dracula immunda is native to Ecuador and can be found in the cloud forests of the Andes Mountains.

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-466931: Based on the initial data import
Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.