Dyakia is a genus of orchids. It contains only one species, Dyakia hendersoniana (Rchb.f.) Christenson, endemic to the Island of Borneo.[3][4][1]
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
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^ a b Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Dyakia
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^ "Dyakia hendersoniana (Rchb.f.) Christenson". World Checklist of Selected Plant Families. Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew. Retrieved 19 April 2014 – via The Plant List. Note that this website has been superseded by World Flora Online
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^ Christenson, Eric Alston. 1986. Orchid Digest 50: 63, Dyakia hendersoniana
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^ Reichenbach, Heinrich Gustav. 1875. Gardeners' Chronicle & Agricultural Gazette 2: 356, Saccolabium hendersonianum
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^ a b c d Teoh, E. S., & Teoh, E. S. (2021). "Dyakia Christen." Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A-E), 477-478.
