Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dodsoniana
ID:
895630

Status:
valid

Authors:
E.Aguirre

Source:
wcs

Year:
1986

Citation Micro:
Orquidea (Mexico City) , n.s., 10: 192 (1986)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000894965

Common Names

  • Dodson's Clowesia
  • Clowesia Orchid
  • Clowesia Rosea

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Description

Clowesia dodsoniana (also called Dodson's Clowesia, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It has long, thin leaves and grows in humid, shady areas.

Uses & Benefits

Clowesia dodsoniana is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive foliage and flowers. It is also used in traditional medicine for treating fever, headaches, and stomach aches.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Clowesia dodsoniana is a small, yellowish-green spikelet, with a single floret. The seed is a small, dark brown grain, and the seedling is a small, slender grass with a single leaf blade.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Clowesia dodsoniana is a cool-season perennial grass native to the western United States. It is tolerant of a wide range of soil types and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. It is best grown from seed, which should be sown in the fall or early spring. Once established, it can be propagated by division or by planting cuttings.

Where to Find Clowesia dodsoniana

Clowesia dodsoniana can be found in Mexico, Guatemala, and Honduras.

Clowesia dodsoniana FAQ

What is the scientific name of Clowesia dodsoniana?

Clowesia dodsoniana

What is the common name of Clowesia dodsoniana?

Dodson's Clowesia

What is the natural habitat of Clowesia dodsoniana?

Clowesia dodsoniana is native to Mexico and Guatemala

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-43837: Based on the initial data import
Ernesto Aguirre León (b.1951): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Aguirre' in the authors string.