Status:
valid
Authors:
Luer
Source:
wcs
Year:
2005
Citation Micro:
Monogr. Syst. Bot. Missouri Bot. Gard. 103: 277 (2005)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000805706
Common Names
- Dresslerella cloesii
- Cloes' Dresslerella
- Cloes Dresslerella
Description
Dresslerella cloesii (also called Cloes' Dresslerella, among many other common names) is a species of flowering plant native to South America. It grows in moist, shady habitats, usually in grasslands or open woodlands. It has long, thin leaves and blooms with white flowers.
Uses & Benefits
Dresslerella cloesii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a source of medicine.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dresslerella cloesii is yellow, and the seed is small and black. The seedling is about 1 cm long and has a single leaf.
Cultivation and Propagation
Dresslerella cloesii is a tropical perennial that can be grown in full sun to partial shade. It prefers a well-draining soil and should be watered sparingly. Propagation can be done by division or by seed. Seeds should be sown on a sterile medium and kept in a warm, humid environment.
Where to Find Dresslerella cloesii
Dresslerella cloesii is native to the Andes Mountains in South America. It can be found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.
Dresslerella cloesii FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dresslerella cloesii?
Dresslerella cloesii
What type of plant is Dresslerella cloesii?
A perennial herb
Where is Dresslerella cloesii native to?
Brazil
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,