Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
kareniae
ID:
946315

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Dalström

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 64: 123. 1997 ; Icon. Pleurothallid. XV

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945653



Common Names

  • Dracula Kareniae
  • Karen's Dracula Orchid
  • Karen's Orchid


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Description

Dracula kareniae (also called Karen's Dracula, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It grows on trees in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula kareniae 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 Dracula kareniae flower is a small, white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula kareniae is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphytic orchid and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dracula kareniae

Dracula kareniae can be found in the mountains of Ecuador and Peru.

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-64081: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.