Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
diffusum
ID:
939669

Status:
valid

Authors:
L.O.Williams

Source:
wcs

Year:
1937

Citation Micro:
Bot. Mus. Leafl. 5: 44 (1937)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939007



Common Names

  • Diffusum Dendrobium
  • Diffusum Orchid
  • Diffusum


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Description

Dendrobium diffusum (also called 'Diffuse Dendrobium', among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, thin, arching stems with long, narrow, pointed leaves. It grows in moist, shady forests, often near streams and rivers.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium diffusum 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 diffusum is white or cream-colored, with a yellow or orange lip. The seeds are small and round. The seedlings are small and delicate.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium diffusum can be propagated through division or by seed. It prefers a warm climate and should be grown in a well-draining medium. It should be grown in bright, indirect light and watered regularly. Fertilize with a balanced fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season.

Where to Find Dendrobium diffusum

Dendrobium diffusum is native to India, Nepal, Bhutan, and Myanmar.

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-57621: Based on the initial data import
Louis Otho Williams (1908-1991): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'L.O.Williams' in the authors string.