Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
erythrocodon
ID:
918188

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer & Dalström) O.Gruss & M.Wolff

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Orchid. Atlas : 129 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000917523

Common Names

  • Dracula erythrocodon
  • Erythrocodon Dracula
  • Red-toothed Dracula

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Description

Dracula erythrocodon (also called Red-Spotted Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Central and South America. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin leaves and small, white flowers. It prefers bright, indirect light and high humidity.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula erythrocodon is a species of orchid that is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, headaches, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracula erythrocodon has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals and a yellow center. The seeds are small and black. Seedlings are small and have oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula erythrocodon is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in USDA Hardiness Zones 8-11. It prefers partial shade and moist, well-drained soil. Propagation is done by division of the rhizomes in the spring or early summer.

Where to Find Dracula erythrocodon

Dracula erythrocodon is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America.

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-462869: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Olaf Rainer Gruss (b.1948): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'O.Gruss' in the authors string.
Stig Dalström: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dalström' in the authors string.
Manfred Wolff (b.1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Wolff' in the authors string.