Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
porrectus
ID:
386721

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Carlsward & Whitten

Source:
wcs

Year:
2003

Citation Micro:
Int. J. Pl. Sci. 164: 51 (2003)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000386053

Common Names

  • Dendrophylax porrectus
  • Upright Dendrophylax
  • Upright Ghost Orchid

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Synonyms

  • Campylocentrum porrectum Rolfe [unknown]
  • Aeranthes porrecta Rchb.f. [unknown]
  • Harrisella amesiana Cogn. [unknown]
  • Harrisella porrecta Fawc. & Rendle [unknown]
  • Harrisella uniflora H.Dietr. [unknown]

Description

Dendrophylax porrectus (also called erect dendrophylax, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to the Caribbean. It has a thin, wiry stem with small, white flowers and dark green leaves. It grows in moist, shady habitats, such as rainforests and cloud forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrophylax porrectus is used as an ornamental plant, for erosion control, and as a source of food for wildlife.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrophylax porrectus has white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. The seed is round and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrophylax porrectus is a warm-growing epiphyte from the Philippines. It prefers bright light and can be grown in a well-draining potting mix. Propagation is done by division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrophylax porrectus

Dendrophylax porrectus is native to Cuba and can be found in the forests of the Caribbean.

Dendrophylax porrectus FAQ

What is the common name of Dendrophylax porrectus?

Ghost Orchid

What is the natural habitat of Dendrophylax porrectus?

Tropical rainforests of Central and South America

What type of soil does Dendrophylax porrectus prefer?

Well-drained, slightly acidic soil

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-239250: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
William Mark Whitten (1954-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Whitten' in the authors string.
Barbara Sue Carlsward (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlsward' in the authors string.