Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
dissitifolium
ID:
939689

Status:
valid

Authors:
Ridl.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1916

Citation Micro:
Trans. Linn. Soc. London, Bot. 9: 168 (1916)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939027



Common Names

  • Dissitifolium Dendrobium
  • Dissitifolium Orchid
  • Dissitifolium


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Description

Dendrobium dissitifolium (also called 'Dissitifoliate 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 dissitifolium 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 dissitifolium 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 dissitifolium 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 dissitifolium

Dendrobium dissitifolium 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,

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