Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
deniseana
ID:
399196

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 88: 100 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398528

Common Names

  • Deniseana Dracula
  • Deniseana Orchid
  • Deniseana Pleurothallid

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Description

Dracula deniseana (also called Denise's Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is a small epiphytic orchid, growing up to 10 cm tall. It is native to Central and South America, and is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula deniseana is used as an ornamental plant and is also used in rock gardens and as a windbreak.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracula deniseana is a white, star-shaped flower with five petals. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single, oval-shaped leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula deniseana is a tropical epiphytic orchid that prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. It is drought-tolerant once established and can be propagated by division or cuttings.

Where to Find Dracula deniseana

Dracula deniseana can be found in Ecuador.

Dracula deniseana FAQ

What is the natural habitat of Dracula deniseana?

Dracula deniseana is found in cloud forests of Ecuador.

What is the size of Dracula deniseana?

Dracula deniseana is a small orchid, reaching up to 10 cm in height.

What are the uses of Dracula deniseana?

Dracula deniseana is used as an ornamental plant.

Species in the Dracula genus

Dracula antonii, Dracula barrowii, Dracula christineana, Dracula deniseana, Dracula maduroi, Dracula mendozae, Dracula nigritella, Dracula sijmii, Dracula tsubotae, Dracula veleziana, Dracula dens-canis, Dracula saulii, Dracula callithrix, Dracula rojasii, Dracula senex-furens, Dracula erythrocodon, Dracula immunda, Dracula adrianae, Dracula alcithoe, Dracula amaliae, Dracula andreettae, Dracula anicula, Dracula anthracina, Dracula aphrodes, Dracula astuta, Dracula bella, Dracula bellerophon, Dracula benedictii, Dracula berthae, Dracula brangeri, Dracula carcinopsis, Dracula carlueri, Dracula chestertonii, Dracula chimaera, Dracula chiroptera, Dracula circe, Dracula citrina, Dracula cochliops, Dracula cordobae, Dracula cutis-bufonis, Dracula dalessandroi, Dracula dalstroemii, Dracula decussata, Dracula deltoidea, Dracula diabola, Dracula diana, Dracula dodsonii, Dracula erythrochaete, Dracula exasperata, Dracula fafnir,

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,

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