Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
crassicaudata
ID:
806378

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2005

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 103: 14 (2005)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805712



Common Names

  • Dryadella crassicaudata
  • Thick-tailed Dryadella
  • Thick-tailed Dryadella


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Description

Dryadella crassicaudata (also called Thick-Tailed Dryadella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. 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

Dryadella crassicaudata is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in the production of essential oils and in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dryadella crassicaudata 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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Cultivation and Propagation

Dryadella crassicaudata 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 Dryadella crassicaudata

Dryadella crassicaudata is native to Ecuador. It can be found in the Andes Mountains.

Dryadella crassicaudata FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dryadella crassicaudata?

Dryadella crassicaudata

What type of plant is Dryadella crassicaudata?

An epiphytic orchid

Where is Dryadella crassicaudata native to?

Brazil

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,

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