Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
pinasensis
ID:
1321612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Zambrano & Solano

Source:
ipni

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Revista Mex. Biodivers. 82: 759 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334066



Common Names

  • Dracula
  • Pinasensis Star
  • Pinas Star


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Description

Dracula pinasensis (also called Pina's Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Ecuador and is found in humid montane forests. It has a creeping rhizome and produces white flowers.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula pinasensis is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and flower beds. It can also be used as a medicinal herb to treat digestive problems and inflammation.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracula pinasensis has small, white flowers, which are arranged in spikes. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and slender.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Cultivation and propagation information for Dracula pinasensis: This species is best grown in a warm, sheltered position in partial shade, in a well-drained soil. Propagate by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dracula pinasensis

Dracula pinasensis is found in Ecuador.

Dracula pinasensis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracula pinasensis?

Dracula pinasensis

What is the common name of Dracula pinasensis?

Pinas' Dracula Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Dracula pinasensis?

Cloud forests of Ecuador

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

Rodolfo Solano Gómez (b.1968): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Solano' in the authors string.
Bosco Javier Zambrano: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Zambrano' in the authors string.