Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
georgei
ID:
1317513

Status:
valid

Authors:
J.Mathew

Source:
ipni

Year:
2014

Citation Micro:
Telopea 16: 89 (2014)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0001329967



Common Names

  • Dendrobium georgei
  • George's Dendrobium
  • George Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium georgei (also called George's Dendrobium, among many other common names) is an epiphytic orchid native to Southeast Asia. It has long, narrow leaves and small, white flowers. The plant grows in open woodlands and grasslands.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium georgei is an ornamental plant used in gardens and parks, as well as in flower arrangements. It is also used as a medicinal plant, as it has anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

Dendrobium georgei has white, star-shaped flowers with five petals. The seeds are small and black, and the seedlings have two cotyledons and a single taproot.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium georgei is a slow-growing, epiphytic orchid species native to Southeast Asia. It is best grown in a warm, humid environment with bright, indirect light. It prefers a well-draining, chunky potting mix made up of bark, perlite, and sphagnum moss. Propagation is done through division of the pseudobulbs or by seed.

Where to Find Dendrobium georgei

Dendrobium georgei is native to the island of Borneo in Southeast Asia.

Dendrobium georgei FAQ

What is the scientific name of Dendrobium georgei?

Dendrobium georgei

What is the common name of Dendrobium georgei?

Dendrobium georgei

Where does Dendrobium georgei grow?

Dendrobium georgei is found in tropical and subtropical regions of South America

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

Jose Mathew (b.1985): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'J.Mathew' in the authors string.