Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dressleri
ID:
215687

Status:
valid

Authors:
Jenny

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Orchidee (Hamburg) 32: 108 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000215016



Common Names

  • Horichia dressleri
  • Dressleri Horichia
  • Dressleri Hori


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Description

Horichia dressleri (also called 'Dressler's Horichia', among many other common names) is a shrub native to Central America. It has small, oval leaves and yellow flowers. It grows in moist, sandy soils in tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Horichia dressleri is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a cover crop to protect the soil from erosion and to improve soil fertility.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Horichia dressleri has white, bell-shaped flowers with yellow centers and yellow anthers. Its seeds are small and black, and its seedlings have long, thin stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Horichia dressleri is a small shrub that grows up to 1m in height. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from the current season’s growth and placed in a well-drained potting mix. Keep the cuttings moist and in a warm, shaded position. Seeds should be sown in a well-drained potting mix in a warm, shaded position. Keep the soil moist and the seeds should germinate within 2-3 weeks.

Where to Find Horichia dressleri

Horichia dressleri is native to Central America and can be found in wet, shady areas of lowland tropical rainforests.

Horichia dressleri FAQ

What is Horichia dressleri?

Horichia dressleri is a species of flowering plant in the family Asteraceae.

Where does Horichia dressleri grow?

Horichia dressleri is native to Central America.

What type of environment does Horichia dressleri prefer?

Horichia dressleri prefers dry, rocky soils in full sun.

Species in the Horichia 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-100176: Based on the initial data import
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.