Kingdom:
Phylum:
Angiosperms
Order:
Asparagales
Species:
hamiferum
ID:
940009

Status:
valid

Authors:
P.J.Cribb

Source:
wcs

Year:
1981

Citation Micro:
Orchadian 6: 274 (1981)

WFO Identifier:
wfo-0000939347



Common Names

  • Dendrobium hamiferum
  • Hamiferum Dendrobium
  • Dendrobium


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Description

Dendrobium hamiferum (also called 'Hammer Orchid' and 'Hammer-spur Orchid', among many other common names) is a medium-sized epiphytic orchid with thick stems and broad, pointed leaves. It is native to Southeast Asia, and is found in tropical forests, often growing on trees or rocks. It produces small, white flowers with yellow lips.

Uses & Benefits

Dendrobium hamiferum is used as an ornamental plant in gardens and as a houseplant. It has a long flowering period and is easy to care for. It can also be used in traditional Chinese medicine for treating respiratory issues and fever.

Flower, Seeds and Seedlings

The flower of Dendrobium hamiferum is white and has a yellow lip. The seed is small and black. The seedlings are long and thin.

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Cultivation and Propagation

Dendrobium hamiferum is a species of orchid that is native to Southeast Asia. It is a medium-sized epiphyte that grows in humid forests. It can be cultivated in a pot or basket and prefers bright, indirect light. It can be propagated by division or by seed. It requires a well-draining medium and regular fertilization.

Where to Find Dendrobium hamiferum

Dendrobium hamiferum is native to Southeast Asia, and can be found in Thailand, Vietnam, and the Philippines.

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-57935: Based on the initial data import
Phillip James Cribb (b.1946): Based on occurrence of standard abbreviation 'P.J.Cribb' in the authors string.