Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Poales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
retroflexa
ID:
865409

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Vahl) Panz.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1813

Citation Micro:
Ideen Rev. Gräser : 20 (1813)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000864744

Common Names

  • Dinebra retroflexa
  • Retroflex Dinebra
  • Retroflex False Bamboo

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Description

Dinebra retroflexa (also called 'Retroflex Dinebra', among many other common names) is a terrestrial orchid native to Central and South America. It has a single, upright stem with two long, narrow leaves. The flowers are typically white with yellow or pink stripes and have a sweet scent. It grows in moist, shady areas, such as in forests, near streams, and in wet meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dinebra retroflexa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks, and is also used for erosion control and as a ground cover.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dinebra retroflexa var. retroflexa
Dinebra retroflexa var. condensata S.M.Phillips

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dinebra retroflexa is white, with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedlings are thin and green.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dinebra retroflexa can be propagated by seed or division. Seeds should be sown in spring or early summer in a well-drained soil. Division should be done in early spring or late summer. The plant can be grown in full sun or partial shade.

Where to Find Dinebra retroflexa

Dinebra retroflexa is native to the Americas and can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas.

Species in the Poaceae family

Achnatherum pekinense, Achnatherum pubicalyx, Achnatherum sibiricum, Achnatherum turcomanicum, Achnatherum brandisii, Achnatherum bromoides, Achnatherum calamagrostis, Achnatherum confusum, Achnatherum inebrians, Achnatherum jacquemontii, Achnatherum virescens, Achnatherum paradoxum, Achnatherum nakaii, Achnatherum pelliotii, Achnatherum haussknechtii, Achnatherum mandavillei, Achnatherum pilosum, Achnatherum parviflorum, Achnatherum staintonii, Aciachne acicularis, Aciachne flagellifera, Aciachne pulvinata, Acidosasa breviclavata, Acidosasa brilletii, Acidosasa chinensis, Acidosasa edulis, Acidosasa glauca, Acidosasa guangxiensis, Acidosasa lingchuanensis, Acidosasa nanunica, Acidosasa notata, Acidosasa purpurea, Acidosasa venusta, Acidosasa carinata, Acostia gracilis, Acrachne henrardiana, Acrachne perrieri, Acrachne racemosa, Acritochaete volkensii, Acroceras amplectens, Acroceras attenuatum, Acroceras boivinii, Acroceras bosseri, Acroceras calcicola, Acroceras chaseae, Acroceras diffusum, Acroceras elegans, Acroceras excavatum, Acroceras fluminense, Acroceras gabunense,

References

Martin Vahl (1749-1804): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vahl' in the authors string.
Georg Wolfgang Franz Panzer (1755-1829): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Panz.' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:399377-1: Govaerts R (ed.). 2023. WCVP: World Checklist of Vascular Plants [Version 11]. Facilitated by the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. [WWW document] URL http://sftp.kew.org/pub/data-repositories/WCVP/ [accessed 20 April 2023].