Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dyeriana
ID:
838356

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Sander) Archila

Source:
wcs

Year:
2002

Citation Micro:
Revista Guatemalensis 5(3): 80 (2002)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000837691

Common Names

  • Dyeriana Sudamerlycaste
  • Sudamerlycaste
  • Dyer's Sudamerlycaste

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Description

Sudamerlycaste dyeriana (also called 'Dyer's Lycaste', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Central America and Mexico. It is a medium-sized plant, with a height of up to 1.5 m. It grows in humid forests, at an altitude of up to 1,500 m.

Uses & Benefits

Sudamerlycaste dyeriana is used for its ornamental value, as well as for medicinal purposes. It is also used as a source of food and for making baskets and mats.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Sudamerlycaste dyeriana is a small, white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is an oblong capsule with small, black seeds inside. The seedlings are small, with two leaves that are oval-shaped and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Sudamerlycaste dyeriana is an easy-to-grow plant that prefers bright, indirect light and well-draining soil. It can be propagated by division or by seed.

Where to Find Sudamerlycaste dyeriana

Sudamerlycaste dyeriana is native to Brazil.

Sudamerlycaste dyeriana FAQ

What is the optimal temperature for Sudamerlycaste dyeriana?

The optimal temperature for Sudamerlycaste dyeriana is between 18-24°C.

What type of soil should Sudamerlycaste dyeriana be planted in?

Sudamerlycaste dyeriana should be planted in well-draining, slightly acidic soil.

How much light does Sudamerlycaste dyeriana need?

Sudamerlycaste dyeriana needs bright, indirect light.

Species in the Sudamerlycaste genus

Sudamerlycaste hirtzii, Sudamerlycaste locusta, Sudamerlycaste lanipes, Sudamerlycaste grandis, Sudamerlycaste andreettae, Sudamerlycaste fulvescens, Sudamerlycaste fimbriata, Sudamerlycaste linguella, Sudamerlycaste reichenbachii, Sudamerlycaste rossyi, Sudamerlycaste peruviana, Sudamerlycaste nana, Sudamerlycaste dyeriana, Sudamerlycaste ciliata, Sudamerlycaste barringtoniae, Sudamerlycaste cinnabarina, Sudamerlycaste cobbiana, Sudamerlycaste costata, Sudamerlycaste diastasia, Sudamerlycaste dunstervillei, Sudamerlycaste gigantea, Sudamerlycaste heynderycxii, Sudamerlycaste lata, Sudamerlycaste maxibractea, Sudamerlycaste shigerui, Sudamerlycaste tornemezae, Sudamerlycaste troyanoi, Sudamerlycaste uribei, Sudamerlycaste ariasii, Sudamerlycaste barrowiorum, Sudamerlycaste acaroi, Sudamerlycaste laciniata, Sudamerlycaste lionetii, Sudamerlycaste monopampanensis, Sudamerlycaste munaensis, Sudamerlycaste jimenezii, Sudamerlycaste priscilae, Sudamerlycaste ejirii, Sudamerlycaste castanea, Sudamerlycaste lacheliniae, Sudamerlycaste jamesiorum, Sudamerlycaste rikii, Sudamerlycaste angustitepala, Sudamerlycaste pegueroi, Sudamerlycaste insolita,

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-374993: Based on the initial data import
Henry Frederick Conrad Sander (1847-1920): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Sander' in the authors string.
Fredy Archila (b.1973): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Archila' in the authors string.