Status:
valid
Authors:
Baquero & Gary Mey.
Source:
ipni
Year:
2014
Citation Micro:
Orquideologia 31: 88 (2014)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001343081
Common Names
- Dracula smaug
- Smaug Dracula
- Dracula Orchid
Description
Dracula smaug (also called Dracula smaugi, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the genus Dracula. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador. It grows in humid forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Uses & Benefits
Dracula smaug is used for ornamental purposes and as a medicinal plant.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dracula smaug is a yellow or orange-coloured labellum with a white or cream-coloured centre. The seed is a small, black, round seed with a smooth surface. The seedlings are small, with two leaves and a single stem.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dracula smaug is a hardy evergreen perennial that is easy to cultivate and propagate. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun or partial shade. Propagation is by seed or division. The plant can be divided in the spring or autumn.
Where to Find Dracula smaug
Dracula smaug is native to Ecuador and Colombia.
Dracula smaug FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dracula smaug?
Dracula smaug
What is the common name of Dracula smaug?
Smaug Dracula
What is the natural habitat of Dracula smaug?
Tropical moist forests
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
Gary Meyer: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gary Mey.' in the authors string.
Luis Baquero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baquero' in the authors string.