Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
hendersoniana
ID:
947651

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Christenson

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Orchid Digest 50: 63 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000946989

Common Names

  • Dyakia Hendersoniana
  • Henderson's Dyakia
  • Henderson's Dyakia Tree

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Description

Dyakia hendersoniana (also called Henderson's Dyakia, among many other common names) is a shrub or small tree that grows up to 8 m tall. It is native to Central and South America and is found in tropical rainforests and other moist habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dyakia hendersoniana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes. It is also used as a hedge plant and for erosion control.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Flower: Small, white, fragrant flowers. Seed: Brown, oval-shaped seeds. Seedlings: Green, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dyakia hendersoniana is a shrub or small tree native to the Amazon rainforest. It can be propagated by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in a warm, moist environment and kept at a temperature of around 25°C. Cuttings should be taken from healthy, mature plants and planted in a well-draining soil mix. The cuttings should be kept moist and in a warm environment until they have rooted.

Where to Find Dyakia hendersoniana

Dyakia hendersoniana is native to the tropical forests of South America. It can be found in Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

Species in the Dyakia 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

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-65377: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Eric A. Christenson (1956-2011): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Christenson' in the authors string.