Dendrophylax funalis - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
funalis
ID:
942383
Status:
valid
Authors:
(Sw.) Benth. ex Rolfe
Source:
wcs
Year:
1888
Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. III, 4: 533 1888
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941721
Common Names
- Fungus-Like Dendrophylax
- Fungus-Like Spider-Lily
- Fungus-Like Dendrophylax
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Dendrophylax funalis (also called Fungus Dendrophylax, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has long, thin, arching leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. The plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophylax funalis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dendrophylax funalis has white, fragrant flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.
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Dendrophylax funalis is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, moist soil.
Where to Find Dendrophylax funalis
Dendrophylax funalis can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dendrophylax genus
Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax macrocarpus, Dendrophylax porrectus, Dendrophylax alcoa, Dendrophylax barrettiae, Dendrophylax constanzensis, Dendrophylax fawcettii, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax gracilis, Dendrophylax helorrhiza, Dendrophylax lindenii, Dendrophylax sallei, Dendrophylax serpentilingua, Dendrophylax varius, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax megarhizus,
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
George Bentham (1800-1884): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Benth.' in the authors string.
Olof Swartz (1760-1817): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sw.' in the authors string.
Robert Allen Rolfe (1855-1921): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rolfe' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:629342-1: Based on the initial data import