Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
trigonopetala
ID:
1322071

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gary Mey. & Baquero ex A.Doucette

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 74: 59 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001334525

Common Names

  • Dracula Trigonopetala
  • Trigonopetala Dracula
  • Dracula

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Description

Dracula trigonopetala (also called 'Trigonopetal Dracula', among many other common names) is a perennial epiphytic plant native to Central and South America. It has long, thin stems with small, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula trigonopetala is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of herbal medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracula trigonopetala is yellow in color and has five petals. The seed is small and brown in color. The seedlings are small and have a single stem.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula trigonopetala is a tropical evergreen shrub that is native to India. It can be propagated from cuttings or by seed. Cuttings should be taken from semi-ripe wood and rooted in a warm, humid environment. Seeds should be sown in a warm, humid environment and kept moist until germination occurs. Once established, Dracula trigonopetala prefers warm temperatures and moist, well-draining soil.

Where to Find Dracula trigonopetala

Dracula trigonopetala is found in the cloud forests of Ecuador.

Dracula trigonopetala FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracula trigonopetala?

Dracula trigonopetala

Where is Dracula trigonopetala found?

Dracula trigonopetala is found in Ecuador.

What are the common names of Dracula trigonopetala?

Common names of Dracula trigonopetala include three-petal dracula and three-petal orchid.

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.
Alfonso Doucette: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'A.Doucette' in the authors string.
Luis Baquero: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Baquero' in the authors string.