Status:
valid
Authors:
(Rchb.f.) P.J.Cribb & Carlsward
Source:
tro
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Phytotaxa 71: 45 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001088616
Common Names
- Diaphananthe Odoratissima
- Fragrant Diaphananthe
- Odoratissima Diaphananthe
Description
Diaphananthe odoratissima (also called Odoratissima Diaphananthe, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Peru. It has long, thin leaves and small, yellow-green flowers. It is found in humid, shady forests and grasslands.
Uses & Benefits
Diaphananthe odoratissima is used as an ornamental plant in landscaping and as a windbreak. It is also used as a source of fuelwood and for making furniture.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Diaphananthe odoratissima is yellow and star-shaped, with a white lip. The seeds are small, round and black. The seedlings are small, with a single leaf and a small root system.
Cultivation and Propagation
Diaphananthe odoratissima is an epiphytic orchid native to South America. It can be grown in a pot or mounted on a slab. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.
Where to Find Diaphananthe odoratissima
Diaphananthe odoratissima is native to tropical and subtropical regions of Brazil and Argentina.
Species in the Diaphananthe genus
Diaphananthe bidens,
Diaphananthe ceriflora,
Diaphananthe divitiflora,
Diaphananthe dorotheae,
Diaphananthe eggelingii,
Diaphananthe fragrantissima,
Diaphananthe garayana,
Diaphananthe lorifolia,
Diaphananthe pellucida,
Diaphananthe plehniana,
Diaphananthe sanfordiana,
Diaphananthe sarcorhynchoides,
Diaphananthe subclavata,
Diaphananthe suborbicularis,
Diaphananthe trigonopetala,
Diaphananthe vandiformis,
Diaphananthe welwitschii,
Diaphananthe odoratissima,
Diaphananthe gabonensis,
Diaphananthe ichneumonea,
Diaphananthe lanceolata,
Diaphananthe lecomtei,
Diaphananthe letouzeyi,
Diaphananthe sarcophylla,
Diaphananthe spiralis,
Diaphananthe thomensis,
Diaphananthe vagans,
Diaphananthe vesicata,
Diaphananthe lebelii,
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,