Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
cleistanthum
ID:
1335036

Status:
valid

Authors:
de Vogel, E.Winkel & Vugt

Source:
ipni

Year:
2016

Citation Micro:
Malesian Orchid J. 18: 105 (2016)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001347490



Common Names

  • Dendrobium cleistanthum
  • Cleistanthum Dendrobium
  • Cleistanthum


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Description

Dendrobium cleistanthum (also called Cleistanthum Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a creeping habit, with small, ovate leaves and small, white flowers. It is found in moist, shady places, such as forests and meadows.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium cleistanthum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and is also used in traditional medicine.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium cleistanthum has white flowers with a yellow center. The seed is a small, black, round capsule. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium cleistanthum can be propagated by seed. The seeds should be sown in a well-drained soil mix and kept moist. The seedlings can be transplanted when they are large enough to handle. It can also be propagated by cuttings. Take cuttings from the stems and place them in a well-draining soil mix. Keep the soil moist and the cuttings should root within a few weeks.

Where to Find Dendrobium cleistanthum

Dendrobium cleistanthum is native to Thailand and can be found in the forests of Chiang Mai province.

Dendrobium cleistanthum FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium cleistanthum?

Dendrobium cleistanthum

What is the common name of Dendrobium cleistanthum?

Cleistanthum Dendrobium

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium cleistanthum?

Tropical and subtropical forests in Southeast Asia

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

Eduard Ferdinand de Vogel (b.1942): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'de Vogel' in the authors string.
Rogier van Vugt: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Vugt' in the authors string.
Esmée Winkel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'E.Winkel' in the authors string.