Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
begaudii
ID:
922059

Status:
valid

Authors:
(Cavestro) Schuit. & Peter B.Adams

Source:
wcs

Year:
2011

Citation Micro:
Muelleria 29: 65 (2011)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000921394



Common Names

  • Dendrobium begaudii
  • Begaudii Dendrobium
  • Begaudii Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium begaudii (also called 'Begaud's Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Brazil. It is an epiphytic plant, growing on trees in humid forests. It has a pseudobulb with two to three leaves, and a single flower with a white or pinkish-white color. The flower has a yellow lip.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium begaudii is used as an ornamental plant, as a source of food, and for medicinal purposes.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium begaudii has yellow flowers that are tubular in shape and grow in clusters. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings are short and succulent.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium begaudii is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a variety of conditions. It prefers bright light and should be grown in a well-draining medium such as bark or sphagnum moss. It should be watered regularly and fertilized every two weeks during the growing season. Propagation is done by division of the rhizome or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium begaudii

Dendrobium begaudii is native to Indonesia and can be found in the tropical rainforests.

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-466927: Based on the initial data import
André Schuiteman (b.1960): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schuit.' in the authors string.
William Cavestro: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cavestro' in the authors string.
Peter Barry Adams: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Peter B.Adams' in the authors string.