Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
odoratissima
ID:
1089278

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) P.J.Cribb & Carlsward

Source:
tro

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 71: 45 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088616

Common Names

  • Diaphananthe Odoratissima
  • Fragrant Diaphananthe
  • Odoratissima Diaphananthe

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Description

Diaphananthe odoratissima (also called Odoratissima Diaphananthe, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid, shady forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Diaphananthe odoratissima is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making furniture.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Diaphananthe odoratissima is yellow and star-shaped, with a white lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Diaphananthe odoratissima is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Diaphananthe odoratissima

Diaphananthe odoratissima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil and Argentina.

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

Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Barbara Sue Carlsward (b.1971): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Carlsward' in the authors string.