Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
senex-furens
ID:
912985

Status:
valid

Authors:
N.Peláez, Buitr.-Delg. & Gary Mey.

Source:
wcs

Year:
2009

Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 26: 30 (2009)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912320

Common Names

  • Dracula senex-furens
  • Senex-Furens Orchid
  • Dracula Orchid

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Description

Dracula senex-furens (also called Senex-Furens Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Orchidaceae family. It is native to Ecuador. It is found in tropical and subtropical moist lowland forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula senex-furens is an ornamental plant, used in gardens and parks for its attractive foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments, such as fever, headache, and skin diseases.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dracula senex-furens has small, white flowers. Its seeds are small and round with a yellow-brown color. The seedlings are small and have a single, narrow leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula senex-furens is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers a bright position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.

Where to Find Dracula senex-furens

Dracula senex-furens can be found in tropical and subtropical forests in Central and South America.

Dracula senex-furens FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracula senex-furens?

Dracula senex-furens

What type of plant is Dracula senex-furens?

Orchid

Where is Dracula senex-furens native to?

Central and 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-457246: Based on the initial data import
Nicolás Peláez: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'N.Peláez' in the authors string.
Elsy Buitrago-Delgado: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Buitr.-Delg.' in the authors string.
Gary Meyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gary Mey.' in the authors string.