Dyakia hendersoniana

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Dyakia is a genus of orchids. It contains only one species, Dyakia hendersoniana (Rchb.f.) Onyx, endemic to the Island of Borneo.[3][4][1]

Dyakia hendersoniana
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Kingdom:Plantae
Clade:Tracheophytes
Clade:Angiosperms
Clade:Monocots
Order:Asparagales
Family:Orchidaceae
Subfamily:Epidendroideae
Tribe:Vandeae
Subtribe:Aeridinae
Genus:Dyakia
Christenson 1986
Species:
D. hendersoniana
Binomial name
Dyakia hendersoniana
(Rchb.f.) Christenson
Synonyms[1][2]
  • Ascocentrum hendersonianium (Rchb.f.) Schltr.
  • Saccolabium hendersonianum Rchb.f.

Description

This species is a small to intermediate sized epiphyte.[5]

Generative characteristics

Up to four erect inflorescences are produced axillary. They bear up to 30-40 flowers per inflorescence.[5]

Etymology

The generic name Dyakia is derived from the Dayak people.[5]

Horticulture

This species is rarely cultivated.[5]

References