Status:
valid
Authors:
V.P.Castro, B.P.Faria & A.D.Santana
Source:
wcs
Year:
2004
Citation Micro:
Richardiana 4: 198 (2004)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000398611
Common Names
- Dryadella ana-paulae
- Ana-Paulae Orchid
- Ana-Paulae Dryadella
Description
Dryadella ana-paulae (also called Ana-Paula's dryadella, among many other common names) is a small epiphytic orchid native to Brazil. It has a single, fleshy, heart-shaped leaf and a single, short inflorescence with yellow flowers. It grows in humid, tropical forests.
Uses & Benefits
Dryadella ana-paulae is a species of orchid that is native to Brazil. It is often used in landscaping and as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat a variety of ailments, including fever, headaches, and stomach problems.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Dryadella ana-paulae has yellow flowers with red centers, and small, round, black seeds. The seedlings are small and thin with long, narrow leaves.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dryadella ana-paulae is a small, evergreen, shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It can be propagated from seed or by cuttings. It prefers a moist, well-draining soil, and full sun or partial shade. It is best grown in a terrarium or greenhouse, as it is sensitive to cold temperatures.
Where to Find Dryadella ana-paulae
Dryadella ana-paulae is native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America, including Brazil, Argentina, and Paraguay.
Dryadella ana-paulae FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dryadella ana-paulae?
Dryadella ana-paulae
What is the common name of Dryadella ana-paulae?
Ana-Paula's Dryadella
What type of plant is Dryadella ana-paulae?
Orchid
Species in the Dryadella genus
Dryadella ana-paulae,
Dryadella greenwoodiana,
Dryadella vitorinoi,
Dryadella werneri,
Dryadella barrowii,
Dryadella clavellata,
Dryadella crassicaudata,
Dryadella mocoana,
Dryadella nasuta,
Dryadella nortonii,
Dryadella sublata,
Dryadella toscanoi,
Dryadella vasquezii,
Dryadella wuerstlei,
Dryadella litoralis,
Dryadella marilyniana,
Dryadella ataleiensis,
Dryadella albicans,
Dryadella aurea,
Dryadella auriculigera,
Dryadella aviceps,
Dryadella butcheri,
Dryadella crenulata,
Dryadella cristata,
Dryadella cuspidata,
Dryadella dodsonii,
Dryadella dressleri,
Dryadella edwallii,
Dryadella elata,
Dryadella espirito-santensis,
Dryadella fuchsii,
Dryadella gnoma,
Dryadella gomes-ferreirae,
Dryadella guatemalensis,
Dryadella hirtzii,
Dryadella kautskyi,
Dryadella lilliputiana,
Dryadella linearifolia,
Dryadella lueriana,
Dryadella marsupiata,
Dryadella meiracyllium,
Dryadella minuscula,
Dryadella odontostele,
Dryadella osmariniana,
Dryadella pachyrhiza,
Dryadella perpusilla,
Dryadella pusiola,
Dryadella rodrigoi,
Dryadella simula,
Dryadella sororcula,
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,