Dendrophylax lindenii: Country Or Region Of Origin
Florida, Cuba
Plant Profile: Dendrophylax lindenii
Taxonomy: Dendrophylax lindeniiNames
Ghost Leafless Orchid, Ghost Orchid, Leafless ghost orchid
Phonetic Spelling:den-dro-FY-laks lin-DEN-ee-eye
Genus:Dendrophylax
Species:lindenii
Family:Orchidaceae
The Ghost Orchid is a unique epiphytic orchid known for its striking white blooms, found in the lush, humid forests of Florida and Cuba. Although it lacks leaves, its green roots are capable of photosynthesis, allowing the plant to thrive.
Dendrophylax lindenii Feature Summary
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Dendrophylax lindenii Feature Summary
Attributes
Florida, Cuba
Perennial
Leaves
This plant is leafless
Whole Plant Traits
Houseplant
Epiphyte
Flowers
White
Stem
Landscape
Houseplants
Coastal
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Dendrophylax lindenii Attributes
Dendrophylax lindenii: Life Cycle
Annual
Biennial
Bulb
Perennial
Woody
Dendrophylax lindenii Leaves
Dendrophylax lindenii: Leaf Description
This plant is leafless
Dendrophylax lindenii: Hairs Present
No
Yes
Dendrophylax lindenii Whole Plant Traits
Dendrophylax lindenii: Plant Type
Annual
Bulb
Carnivorous
Edible
Epiphyte
Fern
Ground Cover
Herb
Herbaceous Perennial
Houseplant
Mushroom
Native Plant
Ornamental Grasses and Sedges
Perennial
Poisonous
Rose
Shrub
Succulent
Tree
Turfgrass
Vegetable
Vine
Water Plant
Weed
Wildflower
Dendrophylax lindenii Flowers
Dendrophylax lindenii: Flower Color
White
Dendrophylax lindenii: Flower Value To Gardener
Edible
Fragrant
Good Cut
Good Dried
Long Bloom Season
Long-lasting
Showy
Dendrophylax lindenii Stem
Dendrophylax lindenii: Stem Is Aromatic
No
Yes
Dendrophylax lindenii Landscape
Dendrophylax lindenii: Landscape Location
Coastal
Container
Hanging Baskets
Houseplants
Lawn
Meadow
Naturalized Area
Near Septic
Patio
Pond
Pool/Hardscape
Recreational Play Area
Riparian
Rock Wall
Slope/Bank
Small Space
Vertical Spaces
Walkways
Woodland
