Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
wallisii
ID:
946398

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Rchb.f.) Luer

Source:
wcs

Year:
1978

Citation Micro:
Selbyana 2: 198 (1978)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945736

Common Names

  • Wallisii Dracula
  • Wallis' Dracula
  • Wallis' Orchid

Searching for Dracula wallisii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dracula wallisii (also called 'Wallis' Dracula, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Ecuador and Peru. It is a small epiphyte with dark green leaves and small, white flowers. It grows in humid montane forests at elevations of 1,500-2,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Dracula wallisii is a species of flowering plant in the orchid family. It is native to Ecuador and Colombia. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dracula wallisii is a small, white-colored bloom with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.

Searching for Dracula wallisii? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dracula wallisii is a species of orchid native to Colombia and Ecuador. It is an epiphytic orchid and can be propagated from seed or division. It prefers a warm, humid climate and should be grown in partial shade. The soil should be well-draining and kept moist but not soggy. It should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dracula wallisii

Dracula wallisii can be found in the cloud forests of Ecuador and Peru.

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-64157: Based on the initial data import
Heinrich Gustav Reichenbach (1824-1889): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Rchb.f.' in the authors string.
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.