Dendrophylax alcoa - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
alcoa
ID:
942377
Status:
valid
Authors:
Dod
Source:
wcs
Year:
1983
Citation Micro:
Moscosoa 2: 5 (1983)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000941715
Common Names
- Alcoa Dendrophylax
- Alcoa Spider-Lily
- Alcoa Dendrophylax
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Dendrophylax alcoa (also called Alcoa Dendrophylax, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid found in the tropical rainforests of Central and South America. It has long, thin, arching leaves and produces small, white, star-shaped flowers. The plant prefers high humidity and temperatures between 65-85°F (18-29°C).
Uses & Benefits
Dendrophylax alcoa is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and parks. It is also used as a medicinal plant for treating skin diseases and as an insect repellent.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dendrophylax alcoa is white or yellowish-white, with five petals. The seed is a small, dark brown nut, and the seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single stem.
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Dendrophylax alcoa is a fast-growing shrub that can reach up to 10 feet in height. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Propagation is best done by seed or cuttings. Seeds should be sown in spring or summer in a well-drained, moist soil. Cuttings should be taken in spring or summer and rooted in a well-drained, moist soil.
Where to Find Dendrophylax alcoa
Dendrophylax alcoa can be found in the tropical and subtropical forests of Central and South America.
Species in the Dendrophylax genus
Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax filiformis, Dendrophylax macrocarpus, Dendrophylax porrectus, Dendrophylax alcoa, Dendrophylax barrettiae, Dendrophylax constanzensis, Dendrophylax fawcettii, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax gracilis, Dendrophylax helorrhiza, Dendrophylax lindenii, Dendrophylax sallei, Dendrophylax serpentilingua, Dendrophylax varius, Dendrophylax funalis, Dendrophylax megarhizus,
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-60145: Based on the initial data import
Donald Dungan Dod (1912-2008): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Dod' in the authors string.