Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
farinatum
ID:
386511

Status:
valid

Authors:
Schildh. & Schraut

Source:
wcs

Year:
2004

Citation Micro:
J. Orchideenfr. 11: 374 (2004)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000385843

Common Names

  • Farinose Dendrobium
  • Farinose Orchid
  • Farinose Tree Orchid

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Description

Dendrobium farinatum (also called Farinatum Dendrobium, among many other common names) is a species of orchid native to Southeast Asia. It is an epiphytic orchid with long, thin stems and white flowers. It is found in humid, tropical forests.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium farinatum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a cut flower. It is also used in traditional medicines to treat fever and other ailments.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium farinatum has white flowers with yellow and pink stripes. The seed is round and black. The seedling is a small, green plant with small leaves.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium farinatum is a species of orchid native to South America. It can be propagated from seed or by division of the rhizome. It prefers a warm, humid environment and should be grown in a potting mix of equal parts of peat moss and perlite. The plant should be kept moist but not wet and should be fertilized regularly with a balanced fertilizer.

Where to Find Dendrobium farinatum

Dendrobium farinatum is native to Southeast Asia and is found in tropical rainforests.

Dendrobium farinatum FAQ

What are the common names for Dendrobium farinatum?

Farinatum Dendrobium

What is the natural habitat of Dendrobium farinatum?

Dendrobium farinatum is native to Southeast Asia, from Thailand to the Philippines.

What is the growth rate of Dendrobium farinatum?

Dendrobium farinatum is a slow-growing plant, taking up to 10 years to reach its full size.

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-239206: Based on the initial data import
Herbert Schildhauer (1963-1999): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schildh.' in the authors string.
Winfried Schraut: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Schraut' in the authors string.