Dendrobium floresianum - Uses, Benefits & Common Names
Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Family:
Genus:
Species:
floresianum
ID:
912862
Status:
valid
Authors:
Metusala & P.O'Byrne
Source:
wcs
Year:
2009
Citation Micro:
Orchid Rev. 117: 99 (2009)
WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000912197
Common Names
- Dendrobium floresianum
- Floresianum Dendrobium
- Dendrobium Floresianum
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesDescription
Dendrobium floresianum (also called 'Floresian Dendrobium', among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to the tropical forests of Central and South America. It has small, greenish-white flowers and long, narrow leaves. It grows in moist, shady areas and is found in tropical rainforests.
Uses & Benefits
Dendrobium floresianum is used as an ornamental plant and for its wood.
Flower, Seeds and Seedlings
Flower of Dendrobium floresianum is a small, white flower with five petals. The seed is a small, round, dark brown seed. The seedlings are small, dark green, and have a single pair of leaves.
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Find Suppliers & Request SamplesCultivation and Propagation
Dendrobium floresianum is an epiphytic orchid that grows up to 1 m tall. It prefers a bright position in well-drained soil. Propagation is by division or seed.
Where to Find Dendrobium floresianum
Dendrobium floresianum is native to Indonesia. It is found in tropical and subtropical forests at elevations of up to 1,500 meters.
Dendrobium floresianum FAQ
What is the scientific name of Dendrobium floresianum?
Dendrobium floresianum
What is the common name of Dendrobium floresianum?
Floresian Dendrobium
Where is Dendrobium floresianum native to?
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-457117: Based on the initial data import
Peter O'Byrne (b.1955): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.O'Byrne' in the authors string.
Destario Metusala: Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'Metusala' in the authors string.