Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
chittimae
ID:
939403

Status:
valid

Authors:
Seidenf.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1997

Citation Micro:
Contr. Orchid Fl. Thailand 13: 29 (1997)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938741



Common Names

  • Chittimae Dendrobium
  • Chittimae Orchid
  • Dendrobium Chittimae


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Description

Dendrobium chittimae (also called Chittimae Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin stems with leathery leaves and fragrant, white flowers. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests, as well as in mangrove swamps.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium chittimae is used as an ornamental plant for its attractive flowers and foliage. It is also used in traditional medicine for its anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium chittimae has white or yellowish-green flowers with a yellowish-green lip. The flowers are small and fragrant. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and have a single leaf.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium chittimae is a species of orchid native to Australia. It is an epiphyte, growing on trees or rocks. It can be grown in a pot or basket with a well-draining medium. The plant should be kept moist but not wet. It prefers bright, indirect light and temperatures between 65-80°F (18-27°C). Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs.

Where to Find Dendrobium chittimae

Dendrobium chittimae is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Bangladesh.

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-57374: Based on the initial data import
Gunnar Seidenfaden (1908-2001): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Seidenf.' in the authors string.