Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
dodsonii
ID:
946287

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 194 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945625

Common Names

  • Dracula Dodsonii
  • Dodsonii Orchid
  • Dodsonii Monkey Orchid

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Description

Dracula dodsonii (also called 'Dodsonii' or 'Dodsonii Dracula', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. It has broad, ovate leaves that are typically green with purple spots. It is found in humid montane forests, usually growing on trees or rocks.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula dodsonii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracula dodsonii is a white spathe with a yellow spadix. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a single root.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula dodsonii is a small, epiphytic orchid that is native to the cloud forests of Central and South America. It is best grown in a humid, warm environment, with temperatures between 15-25°C (59-77°F). It requires bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly, but allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done through division of the clump or by seed.

Where to Find Dracula dodsonii

Dracula dodsonii can be found in the mountains of Ecuador and Peru.

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-64056: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.