Dressleria dodsoniana - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dodsoniana
ID:
806374
Status:
valid
Authors:
H.G.Hills
Source:
wcs
Year:
2006
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 24: 138 (2006)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805708
Common Names
- Dressleria dodsoniana
- Dodson's Dressleria
- Dodson Dressleria
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dressleria dodsoniana (also called Dodson's Dressleria, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually in grasslands or open woodlands. It has long, thin leaves and blooms with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dressleria dodsoniana is used as an ornamental plant and for its medicinal properties.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dressleria dodsoniana is yellow, and the seed is small and black. The seedling is about 1 cm long and has a single leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dressleria dodsoniana 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 Dressleria dodsoniana
Dressleria dodsoniana is native to Colombia and can be found in the tropical rainforest.
Dressleria dodsoniana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dressleria dodsoniana?
Dressleria dodsoniana
What type of plant is Dressleria dodsoniana?
A perennial herb
Where is Dressleria dodsoniana native to?
Brazil
Species in the Dressleria genus
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
Harold George Hills (b.1939): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'H.G.Hills' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:60442602-2: Based on the initial data import