Lepanthes dictydion - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dictydion
ID:
225726
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Hirtz
Source:
wcs
Year:
1985
Citation Micro:
Amer. Orchid Soc. Bull. 54: 160 (1985)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000225056
Common Names
- Dictydion Lepanthes
- Lepanthes dictydion
- Net-Veined Jewel Orchid
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Lepanthes dictydion (also called Dictydion Orchid, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical montane forests.
Uses & Benefits
Lepanthes dictydion is used as an ornamental plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Lepanthes dictydion has a small, white flower with a yellow lip. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, with a single, oval-shaped leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Lepanthes dictydion is a small, epiphytic orchid species that is native to Costa Rica and Panama. It grows in wet forests at elevations of 500-2000 m. It is a cool to warm growing species that requires high humidity and moderate light. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab of bark or tree fern. Propagation is done by division of the clump or by seed.
Where to Find Lepanthes dictydion
Lepanthes dictydion is native to Colombia and Ecuador.
Lepanthes dictydion FAQ
What is the scientific name of Lepanthes dictydion?
Lepanthes dictydion
What is the natural habitat of Lepanthes dictydion?
Tropical rainforests of Central and South America
What is the flower size of Lepanthes dictydion?
Very small, about 1 cm long
Species in the Lepanthes genus
Lepanthes abitaguae, Lepanthes abortiva, Lepanthes absens, Lepanthes acarina, Lepanthes aciculifolia, Lepanthes acoridilabia, Lepanthes acrogenia, Lepanthes actias-luna, Lepanthes aculeata, Lepanthes acuminata, Lepanthes acunae, Lepanthes acutissima, Lepanthes adamsii, Lepanthes adelphe, Lepanthes aduncata, Lepanthes aeora, Lepanthes affinis, Lepanthes aggeris, Lepanthes agglutinata, Lepanthes aithalos, Lepanthes alcicornis, Lepanthes alkaia, Lepanthes allector, Lepanthes almolongae, Lepanthes alopex, Lepanthes alticola, Lepanthes amabilis, Lepanthes amphioxa, Lepanthes amplectens, Lepanthes amplior, Lepanthes amplisepala, Lepanthes anatina, Lepanthes ancylopetala, Lepanthes andreettae, Lepanthes andrenoglossa, Lepanthes anfracta, Lepanthes angulata, Lepanthes ankistra, Lepanthes anserina, Lepanthes antennata, Lepanthes antennifera, Lepanthes antilocapra, Lepanthes antiopa, Lepanthes antioquiensis, Lepanthes appendiculata, Lepanthes aprica, Lepanthes aprina, Lepanthes aquila-borussiae, Lepanthes arbuscula, Lepanthes arethusa,
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-109890: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Alexander C. Hirtz (b.1945): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Hirtz' in the authors string.