Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
durum
ID:
939713

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.J.Sm.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1905

Citation Micro:
Orch. Java : 320 (1905)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939051



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Durum
  • Durum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Durum Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium durum (also called 'Hard 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 durum is used as an ornamental plant. It is also used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating fever, coughs, and other respiratory problems.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium durum has small, white flowers with yellow centers. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped seed. The seedlings are small, green, and have a single pair of leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium durum is a species of orchid native to India and Sri Lanka. It is an epiphytic orchid, meaning it grows on other plants or trees, and is found in tropical and subtropical climates. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly. Propagation is done through division of the rhizome or by using stem cuttings.

Where to Find Dendrobium durum

Dendrobium durum 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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