Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Alismatales
Family:
Species:
canariensis
ID:
946402

Status:
valid

Authors:
Kunth

Source:
wcs

Year:
1841

Citation Micro:
Enum. Pl. 3: 30 (1841)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945740

Common Names

  • Canariensis Dracunculus
  • Canary Dracunculus
  • Canary Orchid

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Description

Dracunculus canariensis (also called 'Canary Islands' Dracunculus, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to the Canary Islands. It is a perennial herb with large, yellow-green flowers and long, lance-shaped leaves. It grows in open, sunny habitats.

Uses & Benefits

Dracunculus canariensis is a species of flowering plant in the Araceae family. It is native to the Canary Islands. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracunculus canariensis is a small, yellow-colored bloom with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracunculus canariensis is a species of orchid native to the Canary Islands. It is a terrestrial orchid and can be propagated from seed. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dracunculus canariensis

Dracunculus canariensis can be found in the Canary Islands.

Species in the Dracunculus genus

Species in the Araceae family

Adelonema erythropus, Adelonema allenii, Adelonema crinipes, Adelonema hammelii, Adelonema kvistii, Adelonema mofflerianum, Adelonema orientale, Adelonema pallidinervium, Adelonema panamense, Adelonema peltatum, Adelonema picturatum, Adelonema roezlii, Adelonema speariae, Adelonema wallisii, Adelonema wendlandii, Adelonema yanamonoense, Aglaodorum griffithii, Aglaonema brevispathum, Aglaonema chermsiriwattanae, Aglaonema cochinchinense, Aglaonema commutatum, Aglaonema cordifolium, Aglaonema costatum, Aglaonema densinervium, Aglaonema flemingianum, Aglaonema hookerianum, Aglaonema marantifolium, Aglaonema modestum, Aglaonema nebulosum, Aglaonema nitidum, Aglaonema ovatum, Aglaonema philippinense, Aglaonema pictum, Aglaonema pumilum, Aglaonema rotunda, Aglaonema simplex, Aglaonema tricolor, Aglaonema vittatum, Aglaonema robeleynii, Aglaonema birmanicum, Aglaonema nicobaricum, Aglaonema tassae, Alloschemone inopinata, Alloschemone occidentalis, Alocasia megawatiae, Alocasia chaii, Alocasia infernalis, Alocasia nycteris, Alocasia hypoleuca, Alocasia jiewhoei,

References

Carl Sigismund Kunth (1788-1850): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Kunth' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:86970-1: Based on the WCVP April 2023 data release.