Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
derekcabactulanii
ID:
1318287

Status:
valid

Authors:
Cootes, R.B.Pimentel & M.Leon

Source:
ipni

Year:
2017

Citation Micro:
OrchideenJ. 5(1): 5 (2017)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001330741





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Description

Dendrobium derekcabactulanii (also called Derek Cabactulan's dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid in the Malaxideae subfamily. It is native to the Philippines, where it grows in mossy forests at elevations of 500-1200m. It is a terrestrial orchid with a single, leathery leaf and a single, long-lasting flower with a white lip and a yellow-green dorsal sepal.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium derekcabactulanii is a popular ornamental plant, often used in gardens and parks. It is also used in traditional medicine to treat various ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium derekcabactulanii is a small, white, tubular flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, black seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium derekcabactulanii is an evergreen perennial that can be propagated by seed or stem cuttings. It prefers a well-drained soil in full sun to partial shade. Water regularly during the growing season and fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks. Prune in late winter to encourage new growth.

Where to Find Dendrobium derekcabactulanii

Dendrobium derekcabactulanii is native to the tropical forests of Central and South America.

Dendrobium derekcabactulanii FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium derekcabactulanii?

Dendrobium derekcabactulanii

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium derekcabactulanii?

Tropical forests of Central and South America

What is the growth habit of Dendrobium derekcabactulanii?

A perennial epiphyte

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

James Edward Cootes (b.1950): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Cootes' in the authors string.
Miguel de Leon: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'M.Leon' in the authors string.
Reynold B. Pimentel: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'R.B.Pimentel' in the authors string.