Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
elongaticolle
ID:
939731

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schltr.

Source:
wcs

Year:
1921

Citation Micro:
Bot. Jahrb. Syst. 56: 465 (1921)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939069



Common Names

  • Dendrobium Elongaticolle
  • Elongaticolle Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium Elongaticolle Orchid


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Description

Dendrobium elongaticolle (also called 'Elongate-Colle 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 elongaticolle 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 elongaticolle has small, white flowers with yellow and purple markings. The seed is a small, black, oval-shaped capsule. The seedlings are small, green, and have two cotyledons.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium elongaticolle is an epiphytic orchid, native to tropical Asia. It can be grown in a pot or basket, using a well-draining potting mix. It prefers bright, indirect light and should be watered regularly throughout the growing season. Propagation is usually done through division of the rhizome.

Where to Find Dendrobium elongaticolle

Dendrobium elongaticolle is native to the tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. It can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, Laos, and Myanmar. It is also found in the Philippines and Indonesia.

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-57681: Based on the initial data import
Rudolf Schlechter (1872-1925): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schltr.' in the authors string.