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palmpolly
Scientific Name: Dendrophylax lindenii
Family: Orchidaceae
Category: Monocot
Growth: Forb/herb
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Dendrophylax lindenii: The Ghost Orchid
Dendrophylax lindenii, commonly known as the Ghost Orchid, is a fascinating and somewhat elusive plant.
Common Names
- Ghost Orchid
- Palm Polly (or Palmpolly)
- White Frog Orchid
- White Butterfly Orchid
- Linden's Angurek
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Dendrophylax lindenii (Lindl.) Benth. ex Rolfe
- Family: Orchidaceae (Orchid family)
- Kingdom: Plantae
- Taxonomic Rank: Species
- Synonyms:
- Aeranthes lindenii
- Angraecum lindenii
- Polyradicion lindenii (Lindl.) Garay
- Polyradicion lindenii - (Lindl.) Cogn. ex Urban
- Polyrrhiza lindenii (Lindl.) Cogn.
- Polyrrhiza lindenii (Lindl.) Benth. ex Rolfe
- Polyrrhiza lindenii
Distribution and Habitat
- Native to Florida, Cuba, and the Bahamas.
Morphological Characteristics and Growth Habits
- Dendrophylax lindenii is a perennial epiphyte, meaning it grows on other plants (usually trees) for support but does not derive nutrients from them.
- It is classified as a forb/herb, a non-woody plant that is not a grass.
Ecological Role
- The roots of the Ghost Orchid blend well with the tree on which it grows, often giving the appearance that the flower is floating.
Further Information
- USF Herbarium (for specimen details)
- Discover Life (for information about biology, natural history, ecology, identification and distribution)
- Dave's Garden (for gardening tips and ideas)