Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
denigratum
ID:
939647

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1920

Citation Micro:
Bull. Jard. Bot. Buitenzorg , sér. 3, 2: 60 (1920)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000938985



Common Names

  • Denigratum Orchid
  • Denigratum Orchid
  • Denigratum Orchid


Searching for Dendrobium denigratum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Description

Dendrobium denigratum (also called 'Denigratum Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has a short stem, with leaves that are arranged in two rows. It grows in moist, shady forests, and is found in Thailand, Vietnam, and Laos.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium denigratum is used as an ornamental plant and in traditional Chinese medicine. It has been used to treat fever, headache, and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

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

Searching for Dendrobium denigratum? Discover Suppliers and Request Free Samples Now!

Find Suppliers & Request Samples

Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium denigratum is an epiphytic orchid that can be grown in a pot or basket with an open, well-draining medium such as tree fern fiber, bark chips, or sphagnum moss. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be kept moist but not soggy. Propagation is by division or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium denigratum

Dendrobium denigratum is found in the tropical rainforests of Thailand.

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