Dactylocamptis rouyana - Uses, Benefits & Care
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
rouyana
ID:
1320360
Status:
valid
Authors:
(E.G.Camus) B.Bock
Source:
ipni
Year:
2012
Citation Micro:
Bull. Soc. Bot. Centre-Ouest 42: 271 (2012)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001332814
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dactylocamptis rouyana (also called Rouy's dactylocamptis, among many other common names) is a species of plant in the Orchidaceae family. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 meter tall. It is native to the Indonesian island of Sumatra and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Dactylocamptis rouyana is used as an ornamental plant, and for its essential oils.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
The flower of Dactylocamptis rouyana is a white or pinkish-white, star-shaped flower with a yellow center. The seed is small and round, and the seedling is a small, green, pointed leaf.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dactylocamptis rouyana is a species of terrestrial orchid that is native to the Mediterranean region. It is best cultivated in a well-draining soil mix, with plenty of organic matter. It should be kept in a bright, sunny spot and watered regularly. Propagation is best done by division of the clumps, or by seed.
Where to Find Dactylocamptis rouyana
Dactylocamptis rouyana can be found in Central America, including Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua.
Dactylocamptis rouyana FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dactylocamptis rouyana?
Dactylocamptis rouyana
What is the common name of Dactylocamptis rouyana?
Rouy's Dactylocamptis
What is the natural habitat of Dactylocamptis rouyana?
Grassy slopes and rocky areas
Species in the Dactylocamptis genus
Dactylocamptis weberi, Dactylocamptis weberi, Dactylocamptis arbostii, Dactylocamptis boudieri, Dactylocamptis chassagnei, Dactylocamptis drudei, Dactylocamptis leguei, Dactylocamptis luciae, Dactylocamptis luizetiana, Dactylocamptis neglecta, Dactylocamptis rouyana, Dactylocamptis timbaliana, Dactylocamptis valonii, Dactylocamptis devalonii, Dactylocamptis lamarquei, Dactylocamptis lloydianiformis, Dactylocamptis uechtritziana,
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
Edmond Gustave Camus (1852-1915): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.G.Camus' in the authors string.
Benoit Bock (b.1972): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'B.Bock' in the authors string.
POWO record for urn:lsid:ipni.org:names:77118761-1: Based on the initial data import