Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
brassii
ID:
939258

Status:
valid

Authors:
T.M.Reeve & P.Woods

Source:
wcs

Year:
1989

Citation Micro:
Notes Roy. Bot. Gard. Edinburgh 46: 238 (1989)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938596



Common Names

  • Brassii Dendrobium
  • Brassii Orchid
  • Brass's Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium brassii (also called Brass's 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 brassii is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional Chinese medicine to treat fever, cough, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium brassii is white with a yellow lip and has a sweet fragrance. The seed is small and round. The seedlings are small and white.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium brassii is a species of orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid that grows on trees or rocks in humid forests. It can be cultivated in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium such as bark chips, sphagnum moss, or perlite. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not wet. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium brassii

Dendrobium brassii is native to 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-57242: Based on the initial data import
Thomas M. Reeve (b.1979): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'T.M.Reeve' in the authors string.
Patrick James Blythe Woods (1932-2004): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.Woods' in the authors string.