Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cinnabarinum
ID:
939443

Status:
valid

Authors:
Rchb.f.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1880

Citation Micro:
Gard. Chron. , n.s., 14: 166 (1880)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938781



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Cinnabarinum
  • Scarlet Dendrobium
  • Scarlet Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium cinnabarinum (also called Cinnabarinum 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 cinnabarinum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional medicine for treating various ailments.

Cultivars, Varieties & Sub-species

Dendrobium cinnabarinum var. angustitepalum Carr
Dendrobium cinnabarinum var. cinnabarinum

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium cinnabarinum is a terrestrial orchid native to Southeast Asia. It prefers warm, humid conditions and can be grown in a variety of environments. It can be propagated through division or seed. Division is the preferred method, as it is the quickest and most reliable way to propagate the plant.

Where to Find Dendrobium cinnabarinum

Dendrobium cinnabarinum 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,

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