Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Genus:
Species:
yupanki
ID:
1333951

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Luer & R.Vásquez) Karremans

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 270: 60 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001346405

Common Names

  • Dryadella yupanki
  • Yupanki Dryadella
  • Yupanki's Dryadella

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Description

Dryadella yupanki (also called 'Yupanki Dryadella', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Central and South America. It has long, thin, leathery leaves and produces fragrant, white flowers. It is found in humid tropical forests, often growing on trees.

Uses & Benefits

Dryadella yupanki is used as an ornamental plant in terrariums and as a houseplant.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dryadella yupanki has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings have thin, delicate stems and small, oval-shaped leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dryadella yupanki is a slow-growing, terrestrial orchid found in wet forests of South America. It can be propagated by division or by seed. Cultivation should be done in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. The soil should be kept moist but not soggy.

Where to Find Dryadella yupanki

Dryadella yupanki can be found in the south-east of Ecuador.

Dryadella yupanki FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dryadella yupanki?

Dryadella yupanki

What is the common name of Dryadella yupanki?

Dryadella

What type of plant is Dryadella yupanki?

Epiphyte

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,

References

Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Adam P. Karremans (b.1986): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Karremans' in the authors string.