Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
vierlingii
ID:
1327203

Status:
valid

Authors:
Luer & Sijm

Source:
ipni

Year:
2012

Citation Micro:
Harvard Pap. Bot. 17: 343 (2012)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001339657

Common Names

  • Vierlingii Dracula
  • Dracula Orchid
  • Dracula Simia

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Description

Dracula vierlingii (also called Vierling's Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant in the family Orchidaceae. It is native to the island of Sulawesi in Indonesia and is found in lowland forests at elevations of up to 1,200 meters.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula vierlingii is often used as an ornamental plant in gardens and homes. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flowers of Dracula vierlingii are small and white. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have thin, light green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula vierlingii is a perennial plant that can be propagated by division. It prefers full sun and moist soil. It can be cultivated in USDA hardiness zones 8-10.

Where to Find Dracula vierlingii

Dracula vierlingii is found in South America, in the countries of Colombia and Ecuador.

Dracula vierlingii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dracula vierlingii?

Dracula vierlingii

What is the common name of Dracula vierlingii?

Vierling's Dracula

What is the family of Dracula vierlingii?

Orchidaceae

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

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Anton P. Sijm: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sijm' in the authors string.