Dyakia (plant)
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''Dyakia'' is a genus of orchids. It contains only one species, ''Dyakia hendersoniana'' (Rchb.f.) Christenson, endemic to the Island of Borneo.Reichenbach, Heinrich Gustav. 1875. Gardeners' Chronicle & Agricultural Gazette 2: 356, ''Saccolabium hendersonianum''Kew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, ''Dyakia''
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Description

This species is a small to intermediate sized epiphyte.


Generative characteristics

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


Etymology

The generic name ''Dyakia'' is derived from the Dayak people.Teoh, E. S., & Teoh, E. S. (2021)
"''Dyakia'' Christen."
Orchid Species from Himalaya and Southeast Asia Vol. 1 (A-E), 477-478.


Horticulture

This species is rarely cultivated.


References

{{Taxonbar, from1=Q15459581, from2=Q7731817 Orchids of Borneo Plants described in 1875 Aeridinae Monotypic angiosperm genera