Status:
valid
Authors:
R.González
Source:
wcs
Year:
1975
Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) 4(8): 233, 239. 1975; et l.c. 4(10): 298. [1974 publ. 1975]
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000297426
Common Names
- Dressleriana Rodriguezia
- Rodriguezia Dressleriana
- Rodriguezia Dressleriana Orchid
Description
Rodriguezia dressleriana (also called 'Dressler's Rodriguezia', among many other common names) is a species of orchid found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It is a terrestrial plant that grows in wet montane forests and grasslands at elevations of 1,000-2,000 m. It has an erect stem that can reach up to 40 cm in height, and produces up to 5 flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Rodriguezia dressleriana is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat skin diseases, fever, and stomach ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Rodriguezia dressleriana has small, yellow flowers that grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Rodriguezia dressleriana can be propagated from seed or by division. It prefers a well-drained soil and partial shade. Water regularly and fertilize once a year with a balanced fertilizer.
Where to Find Rodriguezia dressleriana
Rodriguezia dressleriana can be found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America.
Rodriguezia dressleriana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Rodriguezia dressleriana?
Rodriguezia dressleriana
What is the common name of Rodriguezia dressleriana?
Rodriguezia
What is the natural habitat of Rodriguezia dressleriana?
Tropical and subtropical moist montane forests
Species in the Rodriguezia genus
Rodriguezia antioquiana,
Rodriguezia bahiensis,
Rodriguezia batemanii,
Rodriguezia bifolia,
Rodriguezia bockiae,
Rodriguezia brachystachys,
Rodriguezia bracteata,
Rodriguezia bungerothii,
Rodriguezia candelariae,
Rodriguezia candida,
Rodriguezia carnea,
Rodriguezia chasei,
Rodriguezia chimorensis,
Rodriguezia cinnabarina,
Rodriguezia claudiae,
Rodriguezia compacta,
Rodriguezia cuentillensis,
Rodriguezia decora,
Rodriguezia delcastilloi,
Rodriguezia dressleriana,
Rodriguezia ensiformis,
Rodriguezia fernandezii,
Rodriguezia granadensis,
Rodriguezia huebneri,
Rodriguezia lanceolata,
Rodriguezia leeana,
Rodriguezia lehmannii,
Rodriguezia leucantha,
Rodriguezia limae,
Rodriguezia luteola,
Rodriguezia negrensis,
Rodriguezia obtusifolia,
Rodriguezia pardina,
Rodriguezia pubescens,
Rodriguezia pulchra,
Rodriguezia refracta,
Rodriguezia ricii,
Rodriguezia rigida,
Rodriguezia satipoana,
Rodriguezia sticta,
Rodriguezia strobelii,
Rodriguezia sucrei,
Rodriguezia vasquezii,
Rodriguezia pulcherrima,
Rodriguezia kayasimae,
Rodriguezia joesiana,
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,