Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
cardosoi
ID:
1331275

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci & J.B.F.Silva

Source:
ipni

Year:
2015

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 11: 414 (2015)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343729



Common Names

  • Cardoso's Dryadella
  • Dryadella cardosoi
  • Cardoso's Pleurothallis


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Description

Dryadella cardosoi (also called Cardosoi Dryadella, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid with long, narrow leaves and white flowers. It is native to the Atlantic Forest of Brazil and is found in moist, lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dryadella cardosoi is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dryadella cardosoi has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each capsule. The seedlings have a single seed leaf and a short stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dryadella cardosoi is an epiphytic orchid that grows in moist, shady areas. It prefers a well-drained soil and can be propagated by division or by seed. It is best grown in partial shade and requires regular watering during the growing season.

Where to Find Dryadella cardosoi

Dryadella cardosoi can be found in the Atlantic Forest of Brazil.

Dryadella cardosoi FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dryadella cardosoi?

Dryadella cardosoi

What is the natural habitat of Dryadella cardosoi?

Mountain forests in Minas Gerais, Brazil

What are the common names of Dryadella cardosoi?

Cardoso's dryadella

Species in the Dryadella genus

Dryadella ana-paulae, Dryadella greenwoodiana, Dryadella vitorinoi, Dryadella werneri, Dryadella barrowii, Dryadella clavellata, Dryadella crassicaudata, Dryadella mocoana, Dryadella nasuta, Dryadella nortonii, Dryadella sublata, Dryadella toscanoi, Dryadella vasquezii, Dryadella wuerstlei, Dryadella litoralis, Dryadella marilyniana, Dryadella ataleiensis, Dryadella albicans, Dryadella aurea, Dryadella auriculigera, Dryadella aviceps, Dryadella butcheri, Dryadella crenulata, Dryadella cristata, Dryadella cuspidata, Dryadella dodsonii, Dryadella dressleri, Dryadella edwallii, Dryadella elata, Dryadella espirito-santensis, Dryadella fuchsii, Dryadella gnoma, Dryadella gomes-ferreirae, Dryadella guatemalensis, Dryadella hirtzii, Dryadella kautskyi, Dryadella lilliputiana, Dryadella linearifolia, Dryadella lueriana, Dryadella marsupiata, Dryadella meiracyllium, Dryadella minuscula, Dryadella odontostele, Dryadella osmariniana, Dryadella pachyrhiza, Dryadella perpusilla, Dryadella pusiola, Dryadella rodrigoi, Dryadella simula, Dryadella sororcula,

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

Marcos Antonio Campacci (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Campacci' in the authors string.
João Batista Fernándes da Silva: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.B.F.Silva' in the authors string.