Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dens-canis
ID:
809168

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Peláez

Source:
wcs

Year:
2006

Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 114: 344 (2006)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808502

Common Names

  • Dens-canis Dracula
  • Dens-canis Dracula
  • Dens-canis Dracula

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Description

Dracula dens-canis (also called Dog-tooth Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America and is found in a variety of habitats, including moist grasslands, heaths, and open woodlands.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula dens-canis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracula dens-canis is yellow and has five petals. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are small and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula dens-canis is a hardy perennial that is easy to cultivate. It prefers well-drained soil in a sunny position and can be propagated from seed or division. The seeds should be sown in spring or early summer and the divisions should be taken in late summer or early autumn.

Where to Find Dracula dens-canis

Dracula dens-canis is native to Ecuador.

Dracula dens-canis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracula dens-canis?

Dracula dens-canis

What is the natural habitat of Dracula dens-canis?

Grassy woodland and heathland

What is the flowering period of Dracula dens-canis?

August to October

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,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-346738: Based on the initial data import
Nicolás Peláez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Peláez' in the authors string.