Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
alaticaulinum
ID:
939013

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.Royen

Source:
wcs

Year:
1979

Citation Micro:
Alp. Fl. New Guinea 2: 328 (1979)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938351



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Alaticaulinum
  • Alaticaulinum Orchid
  • Alaticaulinum Epidendrum


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Description

Dendrobium alaticaulinum (also called Alaticauline Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species with long, thin stems and small, white flowers. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical and subtropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium alaticaulinum 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 alaticaulinum has small, white flowers with a yellow centre. The seeds are small and round with a dark brown colour. The seedlings are small with a single stem and a few leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium alaticaulinum is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid, growing on trees and other plants 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 mounted on a tree. 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 alaticaulinum

Dendrobium alaticaulinum can be found 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-57018: Based on the initial data import
Pieter van Royen (1923-2002): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Royen' in the authors string.