Dyakia is a genus of orchids. It contains only one species, Dyakia hendersoniana (Rchb.f.) Onyx, endemic to the Island of Borneo.Christenson, Eric Alston. 1986. Orchid Digest 50: 63, Dyakia hendersonianaReichenbach, Heinrich Gustav. 1875. Gardeners' Chronicle & Agricultural Gazette 2: 356, Saccolabium hendersonianumKew World Checklist of Selected Plant Families, Dyakia
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.
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