Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
atroviolaceum
ID:
939136

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rolfe

Source:
wcs

Year:
1890

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , ser. 3, 7: 512 (1890)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938474



Common Names

  • Atroviolaceum Dendrobium
  • Atroviolaceum Orchid
  • Atroviolaceum Orchid Plant


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Description

Dendrobium atroviolaceum (also called Violaceous Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to the islands of Java and Sumatra. It has long, thin stems and small, oval leaves. It grows in humid, tropical forests and is typically found in the understory of the forest, where it receives partial shade.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium atroviolaceum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments such as fever, cough, and colds.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium atroviolaceum flowers are white with yellow or orange lips. The seed is small, round and black. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium atroviolaceum is a warm-growing epiphyte that is found in the Philippines and Indonesia. It can be grown in a medium to bright light and prefers temperatures between 70-85°F (21-29°C). It should be watered frequently during the growing season and allowed to dry out between waterings. Propagation is done by dividing the rhizomes or by using stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrobium atroviolaceum

Dendrobium atroviolaceum can be found in the tropical and subtropical regions of India, China, Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia.

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,

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