Dendrophylax porrectus (Rchb.f.) Carlsward and Witten
Jingle Bell Orchid, Needleroot Orchid
Facts About
Accepted Synonyms: Aeranthes porrecta, Campylocentrum porrectum, Harrisella porrecta
Dendrophylax porrectus, the Needleroot Orchid, is a small, leafless orchid with chlorophyllous roots found in Florida, and in the Greater Antilles, southeastern Mexico, and El Salvador. The numerous roots are a silvery gray-green in color and barely 1 mm wide. The non-resupinate flowers are a pale yellow and are produced in August and September. The capsules are reddish brown when mature, larger than the flowers, and hang in little clusters, suggesting its other common name the "jingle bell orchid". This orchid is often found on old citrus trees and near the edges of hardwood swamps and hammocks.
Dendrophylax porrectus is considered threatened in Florida, although its conservation status has not been determined across its entire range.
Pollination
Pollinator information for this orchid has not been reported.
Ecosystem Type
Disturbed habitats, forests, shrublands or thickets, swamps, woodlands
Characteristics
- Habitat:
- epiphyte
- Form of the labellum:
- the labellum is not pouch-like
- Labellum outline:
- the labellum is lobed
- Main color of labellum:
- yellow
- Nectar spur:
- present
- Inflorescence type:
- the inflorescence is a raceme
- Labellum characteristics:
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- the labellum is lobed
- the labellum is saccate
- Labellum length:
- 2–4 mm
- Sepal length:
- 2–3 mm
Native to North America
Yes
North American Conservation Status & Distribution
Conservation Status
| Conservation and Wetland Status | |
|---|---|
| Global Rank | N/A |
| US Status | N/A |
| Canadian Status | N/A |