Status:
valid
Authors:
(Munir) B.J.Conn & Henwood
Source:
wcs
Year:
2011
Citation Micro:
Austral. Syst. Bot. 24: 6 (2011)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000920400
Common Names
- Dasymalla chorisepala
- Chorisepala Dasymalla
- Chorisepala's Dasymalla
Description
Dasymalla chorisepala (also called Chorisepalous Dasymalla, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to South America and is found in humid forests. It has long, thin, green leaves and produces a tall, erect, branched inflorescence with small, yellow-green flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dasymalla chorisepala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of fiber.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dasymalla chorisepala is yellow in colour and has a tubular shape. The seed is small and round with a black colour. The seedlings are small and have long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dasymalla chorisepala is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is by division of the clumps or from seed. Seeds can be sown in the spring or fall.
Where to Find Dasymalla chorisepala
Dasymalla chorisepala is native to Mexico and can be found in the states of Chiapas and Oaxaca.
Species in the Dasymalla genus
Species in the Lamiaceae family
Acanthomintha duttonii,
Acanthomintha ilicifolia,
Acanthomintha lanceolata,
Acanthomintha obovata,
Acanthoprasium frutescens,
Acanthoprasium integrifolium,
Achyrospermum aethiopicum,
Achyrospermum africanum,
Achyrospermum axillare,
Achyrospermum carvalhoi,
Achyrospermum ciliatum,
Achyrospermum cryptanthum,
Achyrospermum dasytrichum,
Achyrospermum densiflorum,
Achyrospermum erythobotrys,
Achyrospermum fruticosum,
Achyrospermum laterale,
Achyrospermum micranthum,
Achyrospermum mildbraedii,
Achyrospermum oblongifolium,
Achyrospermum parviflorum,
Achyrospermum purpureum,
Achyrospermum schimperi,
Achyrospermum schlechteri,
Achyrospermum seychellarum,
Achyrospermum tisserantii,
Achyrospermum urens,
Achyrospermum wallichianum,
Achyrospermum scandens,
Acinos alpinus,
Acrotome angustifolia,
Acrotome fleckii,
Acrotome hispida,
Acrotome inflata,
Acrotome mozambiquensis,
Acrotome pallescens,
Acrotome tenuis,
Acrotome thorncroftii,
Acrymia ajugiflora,
Aegiphila aracaensis,
Aegiphila hystricina,
Aegiphila aculeifera,
Aegiphila alba,
Aegiphila anomala,
Aegiphila arcta,
Aegiphila australis,
Aegiphila bogotensis,
Aegiphila boliviana,
Aegiphila brachiata,
Aegiphila bracteolosa,
References
Murray J. Henwood: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Henwood' in the authors string.