Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
zebrina
ID:
946957

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Porsch) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 209 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946295



Common Names

  • Dryadella
  • Zebrina Orchid
  • Fairy Orchid


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Description

Dryadella zebrina (also called Zebra Dryadella, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has a single, thin leaf and a single, thin stem with a single flower at the top. It grows in humid, shady habitats, often on tree trunks or branches.

Uses & Benefits

Dryadella zebrina is used in landscaping as an ornamental plant and is known for its bright yellow flowers. It is also used as a medicinal plant to treat various ailments such as fever, headaches, and stomachaches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dryadella zebrina has small, yellowish-green flowers with a white lip. Its seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings have a single leaf with a pointed tip.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dryadella zebrina can be propagated by division or by seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in well-draining soil. It should be watered regularly and fertilized with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season. It should be protected from direct sunlight and should be pruned regularly to maintain its shape.

Where to Find Dryadella zebrina

Dryadella zebrina is found in the tropical rainforests of Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-64694: Based on the initial data import
Otto Porsch (1875-1959): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Porsch' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.