Status:
valid
Authors:
Schltr.
Source:
wcs
Year:
1918
Citation Micro:
Beih. Bot. Centralbl. 36(2): 82 (1918)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000279235
Common Names
- Podangis dactyloceras
- Dactyloceras Podangis
- Dactyloceras Arum
Synonyms
- Listrostachys dactyloceras Rchb.f. [unknown]
- Listrostachys forcipata Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Listrostachys saxicola Kraenzl. [unknown]
- Angorchis dactyloceras Kuntze [unknown]
- Angraecum forcipatum (Kraenzl.) Engl. [unknown]
Description
Podangis dactyloceras (also called 'Finger Orchid' or 'Finger-like Orchid', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Madagascar. It is a perennial epiphytic plant growing to 0.3 m (1ft) by 0.2 m (0ft 8in) at a medium rate. It is found in open woodlands, scrubland, and grassland.
Uses & Benefits
Podangis dactyloceras is a perennial herb that is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a medicinal plant for treating various ailments.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Podangis dactyloceras has white flowers with yellow anthers and a single seed in each seed capsule. The seedlings are small and have two leaves. The seeds are small and black.
Cultivation and Propagation
Podangis dactyloceras is a terrestrial orchid native to tropical Africa and Madagascar. It is a hardy plant that can be grown in a variety of conditions, from full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered regularly. Propagation is usually done through division of the mature plant or by seed. The seed should be sown on a sterile medium and kept moist until germination occurs.
Where to Find Podangis dactyloceras
Podangis dactyloceras can be found in tropical regions of Central and South America, Mexico, and the Caribbean.
Podangis dactyloceras FAQ
What is the scientific name of Podangis dactyloceras?
Podangis dactyloceras
What type of plant is Podangis dactyloceras?
A tropical orchid
Where is Podangis dactyloceras native to?
Africa, Madagascar, and the Mascarene Islands
Species in the Podangis genus
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,