Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
aduncum
ID:
938989

Status:
valid

Authors:
Lindl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1842

Citation Micro:
Edwards's Bot. Reg. 28(Misc.): 58 (1842)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938327



Common Names

  • Dendrobium aduncum
  • Aduncum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium orchid


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Description

Dendrobium aduncum (also called Hooker's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to the Himalayas, India, China, and Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium aduncum is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and is also used in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium aduncum has white flowers with yellow centers and a pleasant scent. The seeds are small and black. The seedlings are small and thin with a white stem and small green leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium aduncum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is a terrestrial orchid, growing in moist, shady areas at altitudes of up to 1,000 m. It is easily propagated by division, and can be grown in a pot or in the ground. It prefers a well-drained soil, and needs to be kept moist but not wet. It requires bright, indirect light and should be fertilized regularly.

Where to Find Dendrobium aduncum

Dendrobium aduncum is native to tropical rainforests in the Philippines.

Species in the Dendrobium genus

Dendrobium archipelagense, Dendrobium contextum, Dendrobium farinatum, Dendrobium fusciflorum, Dendrobium limpidum, Dendrobium numaldeorii, Dendrobium parnatanum, Dendrobium protractum, Dendrobium pseudorarum, Dendrobium racieanum, Dendrobium sidikalangense, Dendrobium sleumeri, Dendrobium speckmaieri, Dendrobium stellare, Dendrobium suzukii, Dendrobium tampangii, Dendrobium trantuanii, Dendrobium crassilabium, Dendrobium ianthinum, Dendrobium lanuginosum, Dendrobium sutiknoi, Dendrobium bifurcatum, Dendrobium brillianum, Dendrobium eymanum, Dendrobium flebiliflorum, Dendrobium paragnomus, Dendrobium sibuyanense, Dendrobium spenceanum, Dendrobium spinuliferum, Dendrobium stipiticola, Dendrobium trankimianum, Dendrobium vietnamense, Dendrobium bicolense, Dendrobium chapaense, Dendrobium cymbicallum, Dendrobium davaoense, Dendrobium heokhuii, Dendrobium ochthochilum, Dendrobium optimuspatruus, Dendrobium pleasancium, Dendrobium reginanivis, Dendrobium rickscottianum, Dendrobium roseosparsum, Dendrobium vogelsangii, Dendrobium cowenii, Dendrobium arunachalense, Dendrobium jiajiangense, Dendrobium wangliangii, Dendrobium ravanii, Dendrobium niveobarbatum,

Species in the Orchidaceae family

Aa fiebrigii, Aa hartwegii, Aa hieronymi, Aa leucantha, Aa lorentzii, Aa macra, Aa achalensis, Aa maderoi, Aa mandonii, Aa matthewsii, Aa microtidis, Aa paleacea, Aa argyrolepis, Aa riobambae, Aa rosei, Aa schickendanzii, Aa sphaeroglossa, Aa trilobulata, Aa weddelliana, Aa aurantiaca, Aa calceata, Aa colombiana, Aa denticulata, Aa erosa, Aa figueroi, Aa lozanoi, Aa lehmannii, Acampe carinata, Acampe cephalotes, Acampe ochracea, Acampe pachyglossa, Acampe praemorsa, Acampe joiceyana, Acampe hulae, Acanthophippium bicolor, Acanthophippium chrysoglossum, Acanthophippium curtisii, Acanthophippium eburneum, Acanthophippium gougahense, Acanthophippium javanicum, Acanthophippium lilacinum, Acanthophippium mantinianum, Acanthophippium parviflorum, Acanthophippium pictum, Acanthophippium splendidum, Acanthophippium striatum, Acanthophippium sylhetense, Acanthophippium curtisii, Achlydosa glandulosa, Acianthera aculeata,

References

The Plant List v1.1 record kew-56998: Based on the initial data import
John Lindley (1799-1865): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Lindl.' in the authors string.