Dresslerella archilae - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
archilae
ID:
946441
Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer & Béhar
Source:
wcs
Year:
1995
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 57: 140 (1995)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000945779
Common Names
- Archilae Dresslerella
- Archilae Star-flower
- Archilae Pentas
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Dresslerella archilae (also called Archilae's Dresslerella, among many other common names) is an evergreen shrub native to the Mediterranean region. It has glossy, oval leaves and produces small, white flowers. It is found in open woodlands and scrublands.
Uses & Benefits
Dresslerella archilae is a species of flowering plant in the Asteraceae family. It is native to the Caucasus. It is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dresslerella archilae is a small, yellow-colored bloom with a white center. The seed is a small, black, round seed. The seedling is a small, green plant with a single stem and two leaves.
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Dresslerella archilae is a terrestrial orchid native to Australia. It is a slow-growing species and can take up to 3 years to reach maturity. Propagation is done through seed or division of the rhizome. Cultivation requires a well-drained, humus-rich soil in a sunny position. It is best to water the plants regularly during the growing season, but avoid overwatering as it can cause root rot.
Where to Find Dresslerella archilae
Dresslerella archilae can be found in the Andes Mountains of Peru and Bolivia.
Species in the Dresslerella genus
Dresslerella portillae, Dresslerella sijmiana, Dresslerella cloesii, Dresslerella lasiocampa, Dresslerella archilae, Dresslerella caesariata, Dresslerella elvallensis, Dresslerella hirsutissima, Dresslerella hispida, Dresslerella pertusa, Dresslerella pilosissima, Dresslerella powellii, Dresslerella stellaris, Dresslerella allenii, Dresslerella kalbreyeri, Dresslerella kerryae,
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-64204: Based on the initial data import
Carlyle A. Luer (1922-2019): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Luer' in the authors string.
Moises Béhar (1922-2015): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Béhar' in the authors string.