Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
villegasii
ID:
946395

Status:
valid

Authors:
Königer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1999

Citation Micro:
Arcula 8: 218. 1999

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945733



Common Names

  • Villegasii Dracula
  • Villegas' Dracula
  • Villegas' Orchid


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Description

Dracula villegasii (also called 'Villegas' Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Ecuador and Peru. It is a small epiphyte with dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula villegasii is an ornamental plant that is used to add color and texture to gardens and landscapes. It is also used medicinally to treat digestive issues, headaches, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracula villegasii has small, white, star-shaped flowers with yellow centers and long, thin seed capsules. The seedlings are small and delicate, with a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula villegasii 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 villegasii

Dracula villegasii can be found in the cloud forests 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-64154: Based on the initial data import
Willibald Königer (1934-1989): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Königer' in the authors string.