Otoglossum dayanum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
dayanum
ID:
1040800
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Jenny & Garay
Source:
tro
Year:
2010
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 27: 73 (2010)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001040138
Common Names
- Otoglossum dayanum
- Dayanum Otoglossum
- Day's Otoglossum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Otoglossum dayanum (also called 'Dayan's Otoglossum', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in the Americas, primarily in Mexico, Central America, and South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, and has thin, bright green stems with small, white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Otoglossum dayanum is used in traditional medicine as a diuretic and for treating urinary tract infections. It is also used as an ornamental plant in gardens and landscapes.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Otoglossum dayanum has white flowers with yellow centers. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have long, thin stems.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Otoglossum dayanum is an orchid that can be propagated by division or seed. Division should be done in the spring or fall. Seeds should be sown on a moist, well-drained soil mix and kept in a warm, humid environment until germination occurs. The plant prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil.
Where to Find Otoglossum dayanum
Otoglossum dayanum is native to South America and can be found in tropical and subtropical forests.
Species in the Otoglossum genus
Otoglossum arminii, Otoglossum axinopterum, Otoglossum brachypterum, Otoglossum brevifolium, Otoglossum chiriquense, Otoglossum globuliferum, Otoglossum harlingii, Otoglossum hoppii, Otoglossum palaciosii, Otoglossum sancti-pauli, Otoglossum serpens, Otoglossum weberbauerianum, Otoglossum scansor, Otoglossum dayanum, Otoglossum candelabrum, Otoglossum virolinense, Otoglossum koenigerianum, Otoglossum arevaloi, Otoglossum schmidt-mummii, Otoglossum garayanum, Otoglossum allenianum, Otoglossum tapascoi,
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 tro-100366834: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Rudolph Jenny (b.1953): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Jenny' in the authors string.
Leslie A. Garay (1924-2016): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Garay' in the authors string.