Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dalatense
ID:
939612

Status:
valid

Authors:
Gagnep.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1930

Citation Micro:
Bull. Mus. Natl. Hist. Nat. , sér. 2, 2: 234 (1930)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938950



Common Names

  • Dalatense Orchid
  • Dalatense Orchid
  • Dalatense Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium dalatense (also called Dalat Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia, including India, Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines. It has long, thin stems with few leaves and white flowers with yellow and purple markings. It is found in humid, tropical forests and is often grown as a houseplant.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium dalatense is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a pleasant fragrance and is often used in floral arrangements. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium dalatense has white flowers with a yellow lip. The flowers are fragrant and have a waxy texture. The seed is small and round with a dark brown color. The seedlings are small and have a light green color.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium dalatense is an epiphytic orchid species found in India, China, Thailand, Laos, Vietnam, and Malaysia. It prefers bright, indirect light and warm temperatures. It should be watered regularly and fertilized lightly. Propagation is done by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium dalatense

Dendrobium dalatense is native to Southeast Asia and can be found in the wild in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

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-57568: Based on the initial data import
François Gagnepain (1866-1952): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Gagnep.' in the authors string.