Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & V.N.M.Rao
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 103: 276 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805703
Common Names
- Dracula veleziana
- Velez Dracula
- Velez's Dracula
Description
Dracula veleziana (also called Vélez's Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Colombia. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually on limestone cliffs or in forests. It has long, thin leaves and blooms with white, yellow, and pink flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dracula veleziana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracula veleziana is yellow, and the seed is small and black. The seedling is about 1 cm long and has a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracula veleziana is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in bright light. It prefers a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dracula veleziana
Dracula veleziana is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Dracula veleziana FAQ
What is the ideal temperature for Dracula veleziana?
Dracula veleziana prefers temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C)
How much light does Dracula veleziana need?
Dracula veleziana prefers bright, indirect light.
How often should I water Dracula veleziana?
Water Dracula veleziana when the soil is dry to the touch, about once a week.
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,