Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
litoralis
ID:
809193

Status:
valid

Authors:
Campacci

Source:
wcs

Year:
2007

Citation Micro:
Colet. Orquídeas Brasil. 5: 154 (2007)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000808527

Common Names

  • Dryadella Litoralis
  • Litoralis Orchid
  • Litoralis Dryadella

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Description

Dryadella litoralis (also called Littoral Dryadella, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Pleurothallidinae subfamily. It is a small epiphytic orchid, growing up to 15 cm tall. It is native to Brazil, and is found in humid tropical forests. It is also found in disturbed habitats such as roadsides.

Uses & Benefits

Dryadella litoralis is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is known to attract pollinators such as bees and butterflies. It is also used to make medicinal teas and tinctures for treating a variety of ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dryadella litoralis has white flowers with five petals and a yellow center. Its seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and have a white stem and green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dryadella litoralis can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in a well-draining medium and kept moist. Division can be done in spring or autumn. The plant should be divided into smaller sections and replanted in a well-draining medium.

Where to Find Dryadella litoralis

Dryadella litoralis is native to Brazil and can be found in the wild in the states of Bahia and Minas Gerais.

Dryadella litoralis FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dryadella litoralis?

Dryadella litoralis

What is the natural habitat of Dryadella litoralis?

Grassy woodland and heathland

What is the flowering period of Dryadella litoralis?

August to October

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,

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