Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dromadum
ID:
305617

Status:
valid

Authors:
Szlach.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1995

Citation Micro:
Brittonia 47: 143 (1995)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000304949



Common Names

  • Sauroglossum dromadum
  • Dromedary Sauroglossum
  • Dromedary Orchid


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Description

Sauroglossum dromadum (also called Dromad sauroglossum, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to South America and grows in a variety of habitats, including grassland, scrubland, and disturbed areas.

Uses & Benefits

Sauroglossum dromadum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and for landscaping. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Sauroglossum dromadum has yellow-green flowers with a long spur. The seed is small and black. The seedlings have a single pair of cotyledons and a single pair of true leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sauroglossum dromadum can be propagated from seed or by division. When growing from seed, sow the seeds in a well-draining soil mix and keep moist. Division can be done in early spring or late summer. Dig up the clump and divide it into smaller sections, replanting each section in a new location.

Where to Find Sauroglossum dromadum

Sauroglossum dromadum is native to Central America.

Sauroglossum dromadum FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Sauroglossum dromadum?

It is found in the Andes Mountains of Colombia and Ecuador.

What is the flower color of Sauroglossum dromadum?

The flowers are yellow or orange.

What is the flowering period of Sauroglossum dromadum?

It blooms from April to May.

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-186354: Based on the initial data import
Dariusz Szlachetko (b.1961): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Szlach.' in the authors string.